Pitcher

/pˈɪt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈpɪtʃɝ/

Pitcher

a deep round container with a handle and a lid used for pouring liquids

synonyms : ewer

the quantity that is equal to a pitcher's capacity

synonyms : pitcherful

a large and often round container with a flat base and a handle that is used for storing and pouring liquids through its narrow opening

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

synonyms : hurler

the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

synonyms : mound

(botany) a leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer

Examples

1. The pitcher put the ball in play.

2. He took the rookie pitcher under his wing.

3. He made a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons.

4. I still can't believe they traded their ace pitcher for next-to-nothing.