bowlernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbəʊ.lər/us/ˈboʊ.lɚ/bowler noun [ C ] (PERSON)
someone who bowls (= throws the ball), especially in cricket
fast/pace bowler
a bowler who bowls the ball fast:
It isn't easy to score runs against pace bowlers.
spin bowler
a bowler who spins the ball so that when it hits the ground it bounces in an unexpected way, making it difficult to hit
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Cricket
- 12th man
- bails 2
- batswoman
- batting average
- bowling
- century
- cricketer
- declare
- delivery
- fall
- field
- maiden
- overthrow
- run sb out
- six
- test match
- the infield
- the outfield
- wicket
- wicketkeeper
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bowler noun [ C ] (HAT)
a bowler hat
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Hats & scarves
- ascot
- balaclava
- bandana
- baseball cap
- beanie
- dicky bow
- dunce's cap
- dupatta
- ear flap
- earmuffs
- millinery
- mitre
- mortarboard
- neckerchief
- necktie
- tuque
- turban
- visor
- yarmulke
- yashmak
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