"earthen jug," c. 1200, from Old French pichier (12c.), altered from bichier, from Medieval Latin bicarium, probably from Greek bikos "earthen vessel" (see beaker). Pitcher-plant is recorded from 1819; so called for its resemblance.
pitcher (n.2)
"one who pitches," 1722, agent noun from pitch (v.1). Originally of one tossing hay into a wagon, etc.; baseball sense first recorded 1845.
例文
1. a pitcher of water
タンク水
2.As a pitcher ,Luther is better than James by a long chalk.
野球投手として、ルーサーはジェームズよりずっと優れている。
3.Any pitcher is liable to crack during a tight game.
どんな投手も緊張した試合では異常になる可能性があります。
4.The pitcher has beaned as many as three batters in this game.