bowler

noun
UK /ˈbəʊ.lər/
US /ˈboʊ.lɚ/

A bowler is a person who throws the ball in cricket.

The bowler ran up and threw the ball at the wicket.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who bowls in a game like bowling.

She is the best bowler on our bowling team.

3. A hard round hat with a curved brim.

He wore a black bowler to the fancy dress party.

4. A person who makes or sells bowls.

The bowler shaped the clay on his wheel.