Thrower

usgb/ˈθrəʊər/
noun

Someone who throws something, especially in a sport or game.

He is the best thrower in his school's baseball team.
Visual representation of "thrower" - Someone who throws something, especially in a sport or game

Often appears as...

  • discus thrower
  • javelin thrower
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Sports Context

Used frequently in sports to describe players specializing in throwing objects as part of the game.

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Our team's quarterback is an excellent thrower.
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Cultural Significance

In ancient Greece, discus throwers were revered athletes and appeared in historical records.

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Statues often celebrate the skill of a discus thrower.
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Non-literal Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who easily discards or gets rid of things.

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He's a thrower, never keeps anything for long.
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