pitcher

Word parts

pitch + -er (a person who throws the ball in baseball):

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɪtʃɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɪtʃə/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular pitcher

Plural pitchers

1. (countable) (baseball) A pitcher is a person who throws the ball to the batter.
2. (countable) A pitcher is a large water jug.

• 
  Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. (sense 1)
• 
  A pitcher. (sense 2)