What is the meaning of catcher?

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noun

  • Baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher.
  • The position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws.
    • usage: "a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment"; "a catcher plays behind the plate"
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