pitcher
UK: ˈpɪtʃə | US: ˈpɪtʃər
n. a container with a handle and spout, used for holding and pouring liquids
n. (baseball) the player who throws the ball to the batter
n. (botany) a modified leaf forming a deep cavity, as in pitcher plants
The word "pitcher" originally referred to a container for pouring liquids, derived from the verb "pitch" (to throw or pour). Over time, it extended to baseball, where the pitcher "throws" the ball. The botanical sense (pitcher plant) metaphorically describes the leaf's shape, resembling a pouring vessel.
She filled the pitcher with lemonade for the guests.
The pitcher threw a perfect strike during the game.
Pitcher plants trap insects in their liquid-filled cavities.
He handed me a ceramic pitcher to serve the water.
The team’s star pitcher was injured last season.