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pitcher¹ Definition

pitcher (pic̸h′ər)

noun

    1. a container, usually with a handle and lip, for holding and pouring liquids
    2. as much as a pitcher will hold
  2. Bot. ascidium

Etymology: ME picher < OFr pichier < VL *piccarium, var. of bicarium, jug, cup: see beaker

pitcher² Definition

pitcher (pic̸h′ər)

noun

a person who pitches; specif., the baseball player who pitches the ball to the opposing batters

Etymology: pitch + -er

pitcher Synonyms

pitcher

n.

  1. A utensil for pouring liquid

    cream pitcher, milk pitcher, water pitcher, jug, vessel, amphora; see also container.

  2. In baseball, one who pitches to the batter

    right-hander, left-hander, southpaw*, hurler*, ace hurler*, fireball hurler*, twirler*, pill feeder*, tosser*, heaver*, chucker*; see also player 1.

pitcher Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • spout: The most representative type, a long spouted pitcher used in funeral rituals, was decorated with the head of an animal.
  • bear: A man bearing a pitcher of water had led us to the front door.
  • carry: They were told to follow a man carrying a pitcher of water.
  • buy: To buy pitcher in ELPAIS.es - Shop: He compares and Buys the best marks at the best prices.
  • start: If starting pitchers are not exactly as listed or quoted, your wager is deemed void.

Adjective modifier

  • earthen: Therefore, from the next day, Sohni started swimming across the river with the help of an earthen pitcher.
  • large: Floating behind her was a tray of mixed utensils and a large pitcher of Tralmark.

Modifies a noun

  • plant: We'll also see some unusual plants including an endemic pitcher plant.
  • pump: Includes: cut & shaped barrel ( Hogie ), working water wheel, cast iron pitcher pump, electric submersible pump... .

Noun used with modifier

  • tripod: Perhaps the earliest examples in the region are U-shaped handles on Minety tripod pitchers of early to mid 13th century date.
  • baseball: For instance, young baseball pitchers in America are not allowed to pitch more than seven innings a week.
  • cocktail: Cocktail Experience Special prices on Cocktail pitchers to share £ 5.95.
  • pint: Cocktail jugs £ 3.50, 2 pint pitchers £ 3.50, 4 pint pitchers £ 7.00.
  • milk: For use with Magic Milk Pitchers, etc... Supplied in a plastic bottle for safe transport.
  • relief: It is common for a pitcher to pitch for several innings and then be removed in favor of a relief pitcher.

Possessives

mound: Another type of clay, Blue Gumbo, is used for the pitcher's mound and batter's box.

Preposition: of

  • lemonade: Top tips Celebrate summer by making your own pitcher of lemonade - toss in fresh mint sprigs for added flavor.
  • beer: I found a very cost-effective pitcher of beer for $ 10.50 which yields about four beers.
  • milk: Once she went to Ham for a pitcher of milk, which was refused her.
  • water: A man bearing a pitcher of water had led us to the front door.