—pitcher /ˈpɪtʃ.ər/ aep /-ɚ/
noun [C] (CONTAINER)
F0 UK a large container with a wide, round base, straight sides, and a narrow opening at the top, used in the past for holding water or another liquid:
» an earthenware pitcherThesaurus+: ↑Containers for liquids and gasesF0 US FOR JUG(Cf. ↑jug) (CONTAINER):
» a pitcher of beer/water/lemonadeThesaurus+: ↑Containers for liquids and gasesnoun [C] (IN BASEBALL)
► F0 a player who pitches the ball in a baseball gameSee picture: pitcher 
Thesaurus+: ↑Baseball and rounders , ↑General terms used in ball sports