striker

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Noun

Singular striker

Plural strikers

(countable)

1. A striker is a person who is on strike.
   • Synonym: turnout
2. A striker is someone or something that hits someone or something else.
3. A striker is a blacksmith's assistant who wields the sledgehammer.
4. (football) (soccer) A striker is a player in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore responsible for scoring goals.