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bowler

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈboʊlər/ · UK /ˈbəʊlə/

Forms: bowlers

bowler means: A cricket player who sends the ball towards the player holding the bat.

noun

CRICKET PLAYERB2

A cricket player who sends the ball towards the player holding the bat.

  • The bowler took three wickets.
  • Their fastest bowler injured his shoulder.
  • Which bowler will deliver the next over?

Common phrases: fast bowler, spin bowler, opening bowler

BOWLING PLAYERB1

A person who rolls a heavy ball down a lane to knock over pins.

  • The bowler knocked down every pin.
  • Two bowlers shared the same lane.
  • She's the best bowler on our team.

Similar words: bowling player

Common phrases: professional bowler, league bowler, good bowler

BOWLS PLAYERC1

A player who rolls balls towards a smaller target ball in the game of bowls.

  • The bowler rolled her ball towards the jack.
  • Several bowlers gathered on the green.
  • Our oldest bowler still wins club matches.

Similar words: bowls player

Common phrases: lawn bowler, club bowler, experienced bowler

Questions about bowler

What does bowler mean?

A cricket player who sends the ball towards the player holding the bat.

What is bowler in other languages?

Türkçe: kriket atıcısı · Español: lanzador de críquet · Français: lanceur de cricket · Deutsch: Cricketwerfer · Italiano: lanciatore di cricket · 日本語: ボウラー

How do you pronounce bowler?

In American English /ˈboʊlər/; in British English /ˈbəʊlə/.

How do you use bowler in a sentence?

The bowler took three wickets. Their fastest bowler injured his shoulder.

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