twirler

Other forms: twirlers

Definitions of twirler

1. noun

   someone who twirls a baton
   synonyms: baton twirler

   types:

   drum majorette, majorette

   a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band

   type of:

   performer, performing artist

   an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
2. noun

   (baseball) the person who does the pitching
   synonyms: hurler, pitcher

   types:

   left hander, left-handed pitcher, left-hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw

   a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand

   right-handed pitcher, right-hander

   (baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand

   fireman, relief pitcher, reliever

   a pitcher who does not start the game

   screwballer

   (baseball) a pitcher who throws screwballs

   starting pitcher

   (baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game

   closer, finisher

   (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

   type of:

   ballplayer, baseball player

   an athlete who plays baseball

   thrower

   someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)