slugger

noun

slug·ger | \ ˈslə-gər

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Definition of slugger

: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: such as

a : a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill

b : a hard-hitting batter in baseball

Examples of slugger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One development group, led by former Atlanta Braves slugger Mark Teixeira, planned a combination of luxury and affordable housing at Quarry Yards. — Andy Peters, ajc, "Westside’s affordable housing gets a financing boost," 3 Feb. 2021 But surgery became inevitable for the 30-year-old slugger, manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers slugger C.J. Cron to have season-ending knee surgery," 15 Aug. 2020 The 35-year-old switch-hitting slugger has played for the Cleveland Indians, Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers, cranking out 199 home runs and 827 RBIs. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: Zac Efron eyes an exit in Los Feliz," 26 Dec. 2020 Yet in this odd and truncated 2020 season, the greatest version of Freeman and a shutdown pitching staff have come together to place the 31-year-old slugger on the doorstep of the World Series. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, "Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies power unbeaten Braves to Game 2 win, commanding NLCS lead vs. Dodgers," 14 Oct. 2020 The $330 million slugger finished 1 for 2 with a walk before being replaced late in the blowout. — Jake Seiner, orlandosentinel.com, "Stetson alum Jacob DeGrom shines vs Phils’ Nola; Mets get 17 hits in 14-1 romp," 6 Sep. 2020 The 40-year-old slugger led off the fourth inning with a line drive that hit the facing of the second deck in left field. — Brian Hall, Star Tribune, "Cruz homers twice; Twins beat Royals 4-1," 17 Aug. 2020 At six-feet-tall and with a slender frame, Aaron did not fit the prototype of the burly Ruthian slugger; much of his power derived from the speed of his wrists. — Sean Gregory, Time, "Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Has Passed Away, But His Home Run Record Remains a Lesson in Courage and Commitment," 22 Jan. 2021 During his illustrious career, the slugger knocked 755 home runs, remained an unbroken record for decades. — Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, "Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86," 22 Jan. 2021

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“Slugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugger. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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slugger

noun

English Language Learners Definition of slugger

: a boxer who punches hard

baseball : a batter who hits many home runs

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slugger

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slug·ger | \ ˈslə-gər

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Kids Definition of slugger

: a boxer or baseball batter who hits hard

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