"fast bowler" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-fast bowler.ogg [Australia] Forms: fast bowlers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fast bowler (plural fast bowlers)
  1. (cricket) A bowler who specialises in bowling the ball fast in cricket; as opposed to a spin bowler. Categories (topical): Cricket Synonyms: quick Related terms: fast bowling
    Sense id: en-fast_bowler-en-noun-kPF5jQ7s Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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