Meaning & use
pitcher
A container with a handle and spout used for holding and pouring liquids, or the baseball player who throws the ball.
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She filled the pitcher with fresh lemonade for the picnic.
The pitcher threw a perfect strike to end the inning.
A note on using this word
Context determines the meaning: kitchenware in everyday use, but a specific defensive position in baseball.
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