pitcher Hear it!

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

Comments


Do you have more to add? Sign in to share your linguistic knowledge or observation.

Connect with Facebook