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thrower

The English word “thrower” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Someone who throws.
  2. Something that throws.
  3. A flamethrower.
  4. One who throws or twists silk; a throwster.
  5. One who shapes vessels on a throwing engine.
  6. A bowler who illegally throws the ball instead of bowling it.
  7. The pitcher.

Etymology

From Middle English thrower, equivalent to throw + -er.

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