pitcher

• Gefäß mit Henkel und Ausguss, das zum Aufbewahren und Ausgießen von Flüssigkeiten dient. Im Baseball bezeichnet das Wort den Werfer, der den Ball zum Schlagmann wirft.

A noun referring to a container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids.

1. Container for liquidsA2formalamerican

   A large container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids.

   Krug

   • She filled the pitcher with cold water.
   • The waiter brought a pitcher of lemonade to the table.
   • He poured milk from the pitcher into his glass.

   Synonymecarafeewerflagonjug

2. Baseball playerB1formalamerican

   The player on a baseball team who throws the ball to the batter.

   Pitcher

   • The pitcher threw a fastball down the middle.
   • He is the best pitcher in the league.
   • The pitcher struck out three batters in a row.

   Synonymehurlerthrower