(~s)
1.
A ~ is a jug. (mainly AM)
...a ~ of iced water.
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2.
A ~ is a large container made of clay. Pitchers are usually round in shape and have a narrow neck and two handles shaped like ears.
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3.
In baseball, the ~ is the person who throws the ball to the batter, who tries to hit it.
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