Thrower/ˈθrəʊər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context Used frequently in sports to describe players specializing in throwing objects as part of the game. Our team's quarterback is an excellent thrower. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance In ancient Greece, discus throwers were revered athletes and appeared in historical records. Statues often celebrate the skill of a discus thrower. Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal Use Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who easily discards or gets rid of things. He's a thrower, never keeps anything for long.