thrower

[ throh-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that throws.
2. flinger ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrower¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; throw, -er ¹

Example Sentences

So you definitely have to account for it because he’s certainly a good enough thrower to make you pay.”

From Los Angeles Times

It could be a good day for the GB throwers.

From BBC

Flav’s enthusiasm is not as staged, making news-grabbing moves like his guarantee to help American discus thrower Veronica Fraley pay her rent come off as legitimately generous and in the Games’ spirit of comity.

From Salon

The shot put represents one of Johnson-Thompson's weaker disciplines but she displayed her gold-medal credentials by launching the best throw of her life to ensure she would limit her losses to superior thrower Thiam.

From BBC

Hard throwers continue to give the Dodgers problems as they fall behind early and lose to Paul Skenes and the Pirates.

From Los Angeles Times