slapper
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Last season, the left-handed shot had four power play goals in far fewer games and was a primary threat one-timing slappers off his opposite wing — which gives goalies less time to react.
From Seattle Times
Philadelphia capitalized on the man advantage as Scott Laughton one-timed a slapper from the right circle that beat Daccord short side.
From Seattle Times
By then, the Flames were in control after second period goals by Michael Stone from the top of the left faceoff circle and then Noah Hanafin on a slapper from the blue line.
From Seattle Times
“We got speed, slappers, power hitters and pitching,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Braun scored on a slapper from the left point in the third period.
From Seattle Times
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