bowler

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: игрок в крикет, подающий мяч отбивающему; игрок, катящий шары по дорожке в кегли; или тип круглой жёсткой фетровой шляпы с узкими полями.

A noun with multiple meanings: a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman, a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins, or a type of round, hard felt hat with a narrow brim.

1. Cricket playerB1formalsport

   A cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in the sport of cricket.

   Боулер

   • The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
   • He is known as the fastest bowler in the team.
   • The bowler's delivery was too fast for the batsman.

2. Bowling playerA2formalsport

   A player who rolls a ball down an alley to knock down pins in the game of bowling.

   Игрок в боулинг

   • The bowler scored a strike on his first attempt.
   • She is an experienced bowler with a high average score.
   • The bowler aimed carefully before releasing the ball.

3. Type of hatB2formalbritish

   A felt hat with a round, hard crown and a narrow brim, also known as a derby hat.

   Котелок

   • He wore a classic bowler hat to the formal event.
   • The gentleman tipped his bowler as he passed by.
   • Bowler hats were popular in the early 20th century.

   Synonymsbowler hatderby