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bowler

1 American  
[boh-ler] / ˈboʊ lər /

noun

  1. a person who bowl, especially a participant in a bowling game, as candlepins or tenpins.

  2. Cricket. the player who throws the ball to be played by the batsman.

bowler 2 American  
[boh-ler] / ˈboʊ lər /

noun

Chiefly British.

  1. derby.

bowler 1 British  
/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

  1. one who bowls in cricket

  2. a player at the game of bowls

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bowler 2 British  
/ ˈbəʊlə /

noun

  1. US and Canadian name: derby.  a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim

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bowler 3 British  
/ ˈbaʊlə /

noun

  1. dialect a dog

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Etymology

Origin of bowler1

First recorded in 1490–1500; bowl 2 + -er 1

Origin of bowler2

First recorded in 1860–65; bowl 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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In what was just his second innings at this World Cup, Fakhar clubbed nine fours and four sixes as Sri Lanka's bowlers were flayed to all parts.

From BBC

The returns of pace bowlers and spinners have been far more balanced at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, compared with Colombo where spin has dominated.

From BBC

Harry Brook's side showed impressive versatility by bowling 16 overs of spin – the most they have ever sent down in a T20 - with all seven dismissals falling to the slow bowlers.

From BBC

On a bruising day, Zimbabwe's four pace bowlers leaked 3-197 from 14 overs.

From BBC

New Zealand picked only two pace bowlers in their win over Sri Lanka, in which 30 of the 40 overs were bowled by spinners.

From BBC

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