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.

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