Korean

투수
Meaning: pitcher
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

投
手

Example sentences

The pitcher threw a fastball and struck out the batter.
그 투수의 커브는 날카롭게 드롭된다.
That pitcher's curveball drops sharply.
포수는 투수에게 사인을 보내 변화구를 지시했다.
The catcher signaled the pitcher and instructed a breaking ball.
그 투수는 우리 팀을 상대로 강해서 킬러라고 불린다.
That pitcher is strong against our team, so he is called a killer.
그는 포수 미트를 끼고 투수의 공을 받을 준비를 했다.
He put on the catcher's mitt and prepared to catch the pitcher's ball.
투수가 던진 날카로운 변화구에 타자는 헛스윙을 했다.
The batter swung and missed at the sharp breaking ball thrown by the pitcher.
투수가 던진 강속구가 포수의 미트에 강하게 꽂혔다.
The fastball thrown by the pitcher landed hard in the catcher's mitt.
그 투수는 결정적인 순간에 삼진을 잡아 팀을 위기에서 구했다.
The pitcher saved the team from a crisis by getting a strikeout at a crucial moment.

Usage Notes

Refers to the player in baseball who throws the ball to the catcher to try to get the batter out.

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