catcher

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/ˈkæʧər/ · catch-er

a person or thing that catches or is used to catch something.

Meanings

nounformal

a person or thing that catches or is used to catch something.

ایک ایسا شخص یا چیز جو کچھ پکڑتا ہے یا پکڑنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

کیچن

kitchen

Synonyms

catchergrabberseizerپکڑنے والاتھامنے والاگرفتن

Antonyms

throwerdisperserlooserپھینکنے والابکھیرنے والاچھوڑنے والا

Common Collocations

  • baseball catcher
  • goalkeeper as a catcher

Example Sentences

The catcher caught the ball perfectly.

کیچن نے گیند کو بیحد بہترین طریقے سے پکڑا۔

Kitchan ne gaind ko behad behtareen tareeqay se pakra.

In baseball, the catcher plays a crucial role.

بیس بال میں، کیچن کا کردار بہت اہم ہوتا ہے۔

Baseball mein, kitchan ka kirdar bohat ahm hota hai.

The catcher threw the ball back to the pitcher.

کیچن نے گیند واپس پیچر کو پھینکی۔

Kitchan ne gaind wapas pitcher ko phainki.

Easily Confused With

catch:Catcher is a person or device that catches, whereas catch refers to the act of seizing or capturing.

Word Family

catch
verbپکڑنا
catching
verbپکڑنا
catchable
adjectiveپکڑنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a baseball catcher who is always alert to catch the ball.

Picture a baseball game with a catcher behind the home plate.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "cace" — to capture or seize

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved in Middle English from 'cace' and is used in various contexts related to catching.