nounless common
A person who sends an object through the air with one or both hands.
The thrower sent the ball across the field.
Common phrases & grammar
javelin thrower · discus thrower
American English
How to pronounce throwers
nounB2
THROHerz
/ˈθɹoʊ.ɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: thrower
A person who sends an object through the air with one or both hands.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
A person who makes pots by shaping wet clay on a wheel.
The thrower shaped the wet clay into a bowl.