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pitcher

/ˈpɪtʃə(r)/noun

उच्चारण पिचर

घड़ा, सुराही, गगरी

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] British

    a large container made of clay or metal, with a handle and a lip for pouring liquids, used especially in the past

    घड़ा, सुराही, गगरी

    • The thirsty crow dropped pebbles into the pitcher until the water came up.
    • The village woman carried a clay pitcher on her head from the well.
    • The old woman poured water from the pitcher into a bowl.
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    • A brass pitcher stood by the temple door.
    • The potter made several clay pitchers for the fair.

    Synonyms jug jar ewer

  2. 2

    [C] North American

    a container with a handle and a lip, for holding and pouring liquids

    जग

    • a pitcher of iced water
    • She filled the pitcher with fresh lemonade for the guests.
    • Put a pitcher of water on the table for the guests.
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    • He poured juice from the glass pitcher into four tumblers.
    • The waiter brought a pitcher of cold milk to the table.

    Synonyms jug carafe

  3. 3

    [C]

    the player in baseball who throws the ball to the batter

    (बेसबॉल में) गेंद फेंकने वाला खिलाड़ी

    • The pitcher threw a fast ball.
    • The pitcher struck out three batters in a row.
    • The pitcher wound up and threw the ball to the batter.
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    • The team's pitcher was injured and missed the final.
    • A good pitcher can throw a ball at great speed.