Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that catches something, such as a ball or fish.

“The baseball player was the team’s catcher.”

2. noun

A person who catches or kills wild animals, especially birds, for a living.

“The trapper was a skilled catcher of beavers and otters.”

3. noun

A device or machine used for catching or holding something.

“The catcher on the fishing rod helped reel in the big catch.”