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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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Suryavanshi first turned heads three years ago when he was a 12-year-old batter taking bowlers old enough to be his father to the cleaners.

From BBC

The bowler was somewhat old-fashioned, but for an elderly Chinese man who persisted in wearing a changshan, the effect was oddly charming.

From Literature

Fast bowler Mark Wood has admitted life after cricket is in his thoughts if recovery from his latest injury "doesn't go well".

From BBC

I'm keeping my battered bowler hat under the table in case you grace us with another round of radio brilliance.

From BBC

He was England's standout bowler in the Ashes, though only played one Test while the series was alive.

From BBC

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