About The Word Striker
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Striker
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What's The Definition Of Striker?
[n] the part of a mechanical device that strikes something
[n] someone who hits; "a hard hitter"; "a fine striker of the ball"; "blacksmiths are good hitters" [n] an employee on strike against an employer [n] someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating [n] (soccer) a forward on a soccer team Synonyms | Synonyms for Striker: hitter Related Terms | Find terms related to Striker: See Also | athlete | bluejacket | clapper | cock | firing pin | hammer | head | jock | mechanical device | mover | navy man | nonworker | sailor | sailor boy | slapper | spanker | tongue | walloper Striker In Webster's Dictionary \Strik"er\, n.
1. One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a
blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge.
2. A harpoon; also, a harpooner.
Wherever we come to an anchor, we always send out
our strikers, and put out hooks and lines overboard,
to try fish. --Dampier.
3. A wencher; a lewd man. [Obs.] --Massinger.
4. A workman who is on a strike.
5. A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political
influence can be bought. [Political Cant]
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