noun
thrower
Thrower (noun) means a person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics. Example: “The javelin thrower set a new personal best.”
noun
1
A person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics.
"The javelin thrower set a new personal best."
"The flamethrower operator advanced cautiously."
How to use thrower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that throws.
Common pairings
javelin thrower
knife thrower
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Word forms
- Plural
- throwers
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Etymology
From Middle English thrower, equivalent to throw + -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for thrower
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What does “thrower” mean?
The word “thrower” means a person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics. In plain terms, someone or something that throws.
How do you use “thrower” in a sentence?
Here is “thrower” used in a sentence: “The javelin thrower set a new personal best.”
What part of speech is “thrower”?
“Thrower” is a noun.
What is the meaning of thrower?
"thrower" (noun) means a person or thing that throws something, especially in sports such as athletics.
