fast bowler

noun

A bowler who specialises in bowling the ball fast in cricket; as opposed to a spin bowler.

Meanings

nounfast bowler (plural fast bowlers)

plural fast bowlers

  1. ball gamesA bowler who specialises in bowling the ball fast in cricket; as opposed to a spin bowler.

    Synonyms: pace bowler, paceman, quick

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA bowler who specialises in bowling the ball fast in cricket; as opposed to a spin bowler.

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