thrower

[throh-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that throws.

2. flinger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrower¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; throw, -er ¹

Example Sentences

What once was something a hurler became because he wasn’t good enough to be a starter is now a vital role manned by succession of the hardest throwers.

From Los Angeles Times

Atkin-Davies is an accurate line-out thrower but also has developed a lethal scoring ability with 12 tries in 14 Premier Women's Rugby games for Bristol Bears last season.

From BBC

Researchers worked out from its shape that it would have flown when thrown, but would not have come back to the thrower.

From BBC

The United Arab Emirates thrower had been set to compete in the F34 shot put, discus and javelin events.

From BBC

“I’m a fast thrower, but the painting takes a long time,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times