thrower

From throw +‎ -er.

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thrower (plural throwers)

1. Someone who throws.
2. Something that throws.
3. (archaic) One who throws or twists silk; a throwster.
4. (archaic) One who shapes vessels on a throwing engine.
5. (cricket) A bowler who illegally throws the ball instead of bowling it.
6. (baseball, slang, 1800s) The pitcher.

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