bowler

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbəʊ.lə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈboʊ.lɚ/

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Noun

Singular bowler

Plural bowlers

A bowler in a game of cricket. (sense 1)

A bowler in a game of bowls. (sense 2)

1. (countable) (cricket) A bowler is a role in cricket which involves bowling the ball to the batsman.

   The bowler bowls the ball and hits the stumps.

2. (countable) (bowls) A bowler is the player who rolls the ball in a game of bowls.