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bowler

Pronunciation: /ˈbəʊ.lə/

The English word “bowler” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who engages in the sport of bowling.
  2. The player currently bowling.
  3. A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.
  4. The pitcher.
  5. A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.

Etymology

From bowl + -er.

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