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bowler

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noun/ˈbəʊ.lə//ˈboʊ.lɚ/
  1. 1

    One who engages in the sport of bowling.

  2. 2

    The player currently bowling.

  3. 3

    A player selected mainly for their bowling ability.

  4. 4

    The pitcher.slang

noun/ˈbəʊ.lə//ˈboʊ.lɚ/
  1. 1

    A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.

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