striker

US /ˈstraɪ.kɚ/

UK /ˈstraɪ.kɚ/

1.

a player whose main role is to score goals

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The team's new striker scored a hat-trick in his debut.

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She is known as a powerful striker in women's football.

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forward scorer goalscorer

2.

a person or thing that hits something

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The hammer has a strong striker for driving nails.

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The flint and steel set includes a good striker.

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hitter beater impactor