Striker
WordNet
noun
(1) The part of a mechanical device that strikes something
(2) Someone who hits
"A hard hitter"
"A fine striker of the ball"
"Blacksmiths are good hitters"
(3) An employee on strike against an employer
(4) Someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating
(5) A forward on a soccer team
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An individual who is on strike
- Someone or something that hits someone or something else
- Players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
- an 1800s baseball term meaning the batter
- The batsman who is currently facing the bowler and defending his wicket