Catcher Definition & Meaning

catcher
noun
  1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
  2. the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "a catcher plays behind the plate"

"Catcher" in song lyrics

See how catcher is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a daydream catcher"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Mike Stanley, catcher"
    Akrobatik — Red Sox Freestyle
  • "Jason Varitek, catcher"
    Akrobatik — Red Sox Freestyle

Usage tips for "catcher"

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