Thrower (Noun)
Meaning 1
A craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
A person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The factory employed many skilled throwers, who were responsible for twisting the raw silk fibers into a usable yarn.
- As a thrower, she knew just the right amount of tension to apply to create a silky smooth thread.
- The textile mill relied on experienced throwers to work the fibers into a high-quality yarn that would meet the strict standards of the fashion industry.
- After completing her apprenticeship, Maria began working as a thrower, expertly twisting and drafting the fibers into thread.
- At the mill, the thrower worked tirelessly to create a yarn that would be strong, yet soft to the touch.