Bowler
WordNet
noun
(1) A felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
(2) A player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
(3) A cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
WiktionaryText
Noun
- One who engages in the sport of bowling.
- The player currently bowling.
- A player selected mainly for his bowling ability.
- An 1800s baseball term meaning the pitcher.
Etymology 2
From the name of the hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, associated with early production.
Noun
- A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.