pitcher
Translation
thrower, jug
Examples
The pitcher is the most important player.
The pitcher is the most important player.
She poured water from a pitcher.
She poured water from a jug.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pitcher a baseball player The pitcher is a key player.
((a/the)) pitcher ((of sth.)) a container for liquids She poured water from a pitcher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (player) thrower; (container) jug, ewer
Etymology
The baseball player is from the verb 'to pitch' (throw). The jug is from Old French 'pichier'. They have different origins but converged in spelling.
Memory Tips
Picture a baseball pitcher drinking water from a large pitcher between innings. This links the two meanings.