Batsman vs. Bowler

Batsman vs. Bowler — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Batsman and Bowler

Batsmannoun

(cricket) A player of the batting side now on the field.

Bowlernoun

(bowling) One who engages in the sport of bowling.

Batsmannoun

(cricket) The player now receiving strike; the striker.

Bowlernoun

(cricket) The player currently bowling.

Batsmannoun

(cricket) Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.

Bowlernoun

(cricket) A player selected mainly for his bowling ability.

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Batsmannoun

A hitter.

Bowlernoun

The pitcher.

Batsmannoun

(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

Bowlernoun

A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen.

Bowlernoun

delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket

Bowlernoun

rolls balls down an alley at pins

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Bowlernoun

a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen