thrower
IPA: θrˈoʊɝ
noun
- Someone who throws.
- Something that throws.
- (archaic) One who throws or twists silk; a throwster.
- (archaic) One who shapes vessels on a throwing engine.
- (cricket) A bowler who illegally throws the ball instead of bowling it.
- (baseball, slang, 1800s) The pitcher.
- A surname.
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Examples of "thrower" in Sentences
- The star athlete was known for her incredible accuracy as a javelin thrower
- The baseball team struggled to find a reliable pitcher until they discovered a talented thrower in their midst
- As a competitive discus thrower, he spent hours perfecting his form and technique
- The quarterback was known for his strong arm and quick release, making him a top thrower in the league
- The young athlete dreamed of becoming an Olympian and training to become a world-class shot put thrower
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