noun a fielder in baseball or softball positioned behind home plate and responsible for catching pitches from the pitcher
A catcher is a player position in baseball or softball who plays behind home plate and catches pitches from the pitcher.
In birdwatching, a catcher can refer to a device used to catch birds for banding or research purposes.
In fishing, a catcher refers to a device used to catch fish, such as a fish trap or net.
A catcher can also refer to a device used to catch insects for study or observation, such as an insect net.
In the context of a writer, a 'catcher' may refer to a character in a story who serves as a protector or mentor to the protagonist.
In psychology, 'catcher' may be used metaphorically to describe a therapist who helps clients catch and understand their thoughts and emotions.
In baseball, a 'catcher' is a player who is positioned behind home plate to catch pitches from the pitcher.
In literature, 'catcher' may refer to the title of the famous novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger.