bou6 sau2捕手
Jyutpingbou6 sau2
Yalebouh sáu
Definition
Catcher; the defensive player in baseball or softball who catches pitches.
colloquialsports
How it's used
This term is specifically borrowed from baseball terminology and is rarely used outside of that sporting context. While it literally translates to someone who catches, it does not function as a general term for someone who catches objects in daily life.
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Do you know who the catcher on the team is?
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Common phrases
catcher's mitt
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Grammar guides
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