achtervanger

Definitions of achtervanger
  1. noun
    the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws
  2. noun
    (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
    synonyms: catcher
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    type of:
    binnenvelder
    (baseball) a person who plays a position in the infield
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