bowler
/'bouldə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hard, round hat: A "bowler" is a formal felt hat with a rounded crown and a narrow brim, traditionally worn by men.
- A player in bowling: A "bowler" is a person who plays the sport of bowling, rolling a ball down an alley to knock down pins.
- A player in cricket: In cricket, a "bowler" is the player who delivers (bowls) the ball to the batsman.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Hat):
- He tipped his bowler politely as he passed.
- The classic image of a British banker includes a suit and a bowler.
- Noun (Bowling Player):
- She is an excellent bowler and has won many tournaments.
- The team needs a new bowler for the championship match.
- Noun (Cricket Player):
- The fast bowler took three wickets in the over.
- A spin bowler uses wrist or finger movements to turn the ball.
Advanced Usage
- "Bowler hat": This is the full term for the hat, often used to avoid confusion with the sports meanings.
- He placed his bowler hat on the rack.
Variants and Related Words
- Bowl (verb): The action performed by a bowler in cricket or bowling.
- He will bowl the next over.
- Bowling (noun): The sports (ten-pin bowling, lawn bowling, cricket) themselves.
- We go bowling every Thursday.
- Bowler-hatted (adjective): Describing someone wearing a bowler hat.
- The bowler-hatted gentleman waited for the bus.
Synonyms
- Hat: For the clothing item (specifically: derby (US English)).
- Player: For the sports roles (specifically: pitcher (in baseball, a somewhat analogous role)).
Related Phrases
- Opening bowler: (Cricket) The bowler who starts the bowling for their team.
- The opening bowler created immediate pressure.
- Lead bowler: (Bowling) The first player to bowl in a frame or match.
- As the lead bowler, she set a high score.
Noun
- a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
- a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
- a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket