catcher
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(noun) 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"; "he plays behind the plate" |
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Synonyms: plate |
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Related Words: position |
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(noun) (baseball or softball) the person who plays the position of catcher |
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Related Words: infielder |
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