HURLER

pitcher, hurler, twirler

(noun) (baseball) the person who does the pitching; “our pitcher has a sore arm”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hurler (plural hurlers)

Agent noun of hurl; someone who hurls or throws.

(baseball, slang, 1800s) The pitcher.

(hurling) Someone who participates in the sport of hurling.

Etymology

Proper noun

Hurler

A surname.

Source: Wiktionary


Hurl"er, n.

Definition: One who hurls, or plays at hurling.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

coffee icon