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Bowler

One who plays at bowls, or who rolls the ball in cricket or any other game.

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Chapeau 76% connected

A hat or covering for the head.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cricketer 76% connected

One who plays at cricket.

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Hat 76% connected

Hot.

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Lid 76% connected

That which covers the opening of a vessel or box, etc.; a movable cover; as, the lid of a chest or trunk.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Participant 76% connected

Sharing; participating; having a share of part.

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Player 76% connected

One who plays, or amuses himself; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

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Bowl 74% connected

A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bowl 74% connected

A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc.

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Derby 92% connected

A race for three-old horses, run annually at Epsom (near London), for the Derby stakes. It was instituted by the 12th Earl of Derby, in 1780.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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