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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

catcher

/kætʃər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does catcher mean?

noun, verb

A person or device that catches something, or to successfully intercept or receive something. In baseball, the player who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher.

Example

"The outfielder was a skilled catcher, able to snag fly balls with ease."

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