Meaning of bowler in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈboʊlər/

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1. Noun

   bowler

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: named after William Bowler, the English hatter who designed it in 1850

   Definitions

   1. delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
2. 2. rolls balls down an alley at pins
3. 3. a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim

   Examples

   • « worn by some British businessmen »