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striker

American  
[strahy-ker] / ˈstraɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that strikes.

  2. a worker who is on strike.

  3. manhelper.

  4. the clapper in a clock that strikes the hours or rings an alarm.

  5. U.S. Army. a private who acts as a voluntary paid servant to a commissioned officer.

  6. U.S. Navy. an enlisted person in training for a specific technical rating.

  7. a person who strikes fish, whales, etc., with a spear or harpoon.

  8. Whaling. a harpoon.

  9. Soccer. one of the attacking forwards.

striker British  
/ ˈstraɪkə /

noun

  1. a person who is on strike

  2. the hammer in a timepiece that rings a bell or alarm

  3. any part in a mechanical device that strikes something, such as the firing pin of a gun

  4. informal soccer an attacking player, esp one who generally positions himself near his opponent's goal in the hope of scoring

  5. cricket the batsman who is about to play a ball

    1. a person who harpoons whales or fish

    2. the harpoon itself

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • antistriker noun
  • nonstriker noun

Etymology

Origin of striker

1350–1400; 1840–50 striker for def. 2; Middle English; strike, -er 1

Example Sentences

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"Park has been such a great addition and an amazing signing. She has jumped straight in," former England striker Ellen White said on Women's Football Weekly.

From BBC

If they are knocked out by Jose Mourinho's Benfica on Wednesday, a result that would trigger a fresh crisis, Madrid might be tempted to push their striker to play to salvage their season.

From Barron's

Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the opener midway through the first half which came from a long kick downfield by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

From Barron's

That is why Friday's last 16 draw will bring eager anticipation rather than trepidation as former Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle knows better than most.

From BBC

"I'm feeling very good at this moment of the season and finishing well in front of goal is a fantastic feeling for a striker."

From Barron's

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