Definition of catcher

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • catcher is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • catcher is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • catcher is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of catcher


  • (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. backstop
  • the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws (noun)

    Examples

    1. a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment
    2. a catcher plays behind the plate

See definition of catcher in Merriam Webster