hurler

/ˈhʌrlər/
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Other forms: hurlers

Definitions of hurler
  1. noun
    (baseball) the person who does the pitching
    synonyms: pitcher, twirler
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    left hander, left-handed pitcher, left-hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw
    a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand
    right-handed pitcher, right-hander
    (baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand
    fireman, relief pitcher, reliever
    a pitcher who does not start the game
    screwballer
    (baseball) a pitcher who throws screwballs
    starting pitcher
    (baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game
    closer, finisher
    (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
    type of:
    ballplayer, baseball player
    an athlete who plays baseball
    thrower
    someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
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