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bowler

bow·ler

UK/ˈbəʊ.lə/ US/ˈboʊ.lɚ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

2.

rolls balls down an alley at pins

3.

a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen

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Origin

English occupational surname for a maker or seller of bowls, dishes and cups, from Middle English bollere.

Phrases

  • change bowler
  • fast bowler
  • pace bowler
  • part-time bowler
  • slow bowler
  • spin bowler
  • stock bowler
  • strike bowler

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