Catcher
/ˈkæ.tʃər/noun
A person or thing that catches something.
Did you know?The term 'catch' can be traced back to old Norse roots that implied not just seizing but also capturing something elusive, almost like an enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*kattō
“to seize or grasp, akin to magical capture.”
Old Norse
ON
kǫttr
“a cat or something that captures stealthily.”
Middle English
ME
cachen
“to capture, seize, or trap, often used in a hunting context.”
Modern English
English
catcher
“a person or device that catches, often implying an active role in seizing something.”