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/ˈboʊlər/ · bow·ler
noun
- A person who engages in the sport of bowling. The bowler rolled a perfect strike on his first turn.
- The player who is currently delivering the ball in a game of bowling or cricket. The bowler delivered the ball with a swift, spinning motion.
- A player selected chiefly for his bowling ability, especially in cricket. The team recruited a bowler renowned for his swing.
- A hard felt hat with a rounded crown, traditionally worn by British gentlemen. He tipped his bowler as he entered the London club.
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Did you know? The bowler hat was invented in 1849 by the Bowler brothers and became a symbol of British urban fashion, famously sported by Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp character.