HyperDic: thrower

English > 3 senses of the word thrower:
NOUNperson thrower, throwstera person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
person throwersomeone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
person thrower, potter, ceramicist, ceramista craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
thrower > pronunciation
Soundsthrow'er
Rhymesblower ... widower: 18 rhymes with ower...
English > thrower: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn.
Synonymthrowster
BroaderworkerA person who works at a specific occupation
English > thrower: 3 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm).
NarrowerpelterA thrower of missiles
pitcher, hurler, twirler(baseball) the person who does the pitching
slingerA person who uses a sling to throw something
tossersomeone who throws lightly (as with the palm upward)
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Spanishlanzador, tirador
Catalanllançador
Verbsthrowpropel through the air
English > thrower: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln.
Synonymspotter, ceramicist, ceramist
InstancesSpode, Josiah SpodeEnglish potter who started a pottery famous for its bone china (1754-1827)
Wedgwood, Josiah WedgwoodEnglish potter (1730-1795)
Broadercraftsman, artisan, journeyman, artificerA skilled worker who practices some trade / trade or handicraft
Spanishalfarero, cantarero, ceramista
Catalanceramista, terrissaire, terrisser
Verbsthrowmake on a potter's wheel

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