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sacker

1 American  
[sak-er] / ˈsæk ər /

noun

  1. bagger.

  2. Baseball. a baseman.

    a slick-fielding third sacker.
sacker 2 American  
[sak-er] / ˈsæk ər /

noun

  1. a person who sacks; plunderer; pillager.

Etymology

Origin of sacker1

First recorded in 1900–05; sack 1 + -er 1

Origin of sacker2

First recorded in 1580–90; sack 2 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Leading sacker Olivier Vernon was traded to Cleveland.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2019

The fourth-leading sacker in New Orleans history crunched Tom Brady from behind, forcing a fumble in the first quarter of the New England Patriots 7-6 exhibition win over the Saints on Thursday night.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2012

Their other pressing need is an outside linebacker who can improve a pass rush that hasn’t had a breakout sacker in a decade.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2011

The Denver Broncos had been holding out hope the league's top sacker would make a quicker than anticipated recovery from a torn chest muscle and return to action in December.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2010

The sacker with a long, greasy ponytail and skinny little beard look me over when I was checking out and made a snort in his nose.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

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