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catcher [′kach·ər] (electronics) Electrode in a velocity-modulated vacuum tube on which the spaced electron groups induce a signal; the output of the tube is taken from this element. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A young professional baseball catcher, who may receive more than 100 pitches per game thrown at more than 90 miles per hour, is at increased risk of having circulatory abnormalities in his catching hand, a new study suggests. Alumni report: Former standout baseball catcher Rob Avila has appeared in three games for the Single-A Clearwater Phillies of the Florida State League. Accommodations can be as simple as having a baseball catcher wear red gloves under his mitt for administering signals to a pitcher who has visual-perceptual learning disabilities. |
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