Definition of "bowler" []

• One that bowls, as in cricket or bowling. (noun)
• A derby hat. (noun)

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• "Her lawyers had told Mr Justice Silber that the Kara was as important to her as it was to England spin bowler Monty Panesar, who has been pictured wearing the bangle."
• "Onboard, among the odd passengers and eccentric crew, there is a strange group of men in bowler-hats who call themselves The Brotherhood of Clowns."
• "Think (assuming you grew up with the Guardian and BBC) bone-headed bigots in bowler hats."