striker

noun strik·er \ ˈstrī-kər \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of striker

1 : one that strikes: such as

a : a player in any of several games who is striking or attempting to strike a ball

b : the hammer of the striking mechanism of a clock or watch

c : a blacksmith's helper who swings the sledgehammer

d : a worker on strike

2 : a junior enlisted man in the U.S. Navy who has declared an occupational specialty

3 : a forward in soccer

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Depay has been galvanized since being moved off the left flank and into a central striker's role in a 4-4-2 formation .

— jerome pugmire, chicagotribune.com, "Ligue 1 Recap: Depay shines again in Lyon rout of Angers," 14 Apr. 2018
El Confidencial has claimed that Die Borussen have joined Premier League side Arsenal in the hunt for the striker's signature as his future continues to be speculated about in the Spanish capital.

— SI.com, "Report Claims Dortmund Set to Rival Arsenal in Hunt for Real Madrid Star Karim Benzema," 13 Apr. 2018
Revolution coach Brad Friedel will rely on his midfield to hold possession as much as possible against a strong Dallas pressing unit, as striker Maxi Urruti, attacking mid Mauro Diaz, and winger Roland Lamah can punish the Revolution in transition.

— dan mcloone, BostonGlobe.com, "Revolution will try to break through stingy Dallas defense," 13 Apr. 2018
Offenders would be resentenced as second-strikers, a move that doubles their prison terms.

— don thompson, The Christian Science Monitor, "In California, debate brews over criminal justice reform," 10 Apr. 2018
Smaller pockets to hold chalk for the box call and emery paper for the pot and striker calls is also a plus.

— frank sargeant, AL.com, "Vested Interest: Turkey vests are the Swiss Army knife of hunting," 8 Apr. 2018
The attention converged on LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose anticipated arrival to MLS was actually outdone by his on-field performance.

— sam mcdowell, kansascity, "Sporting KC spoils Zlatan’s second outing, stretches unbeaten streak to five | The Kansas City Star," 8 Apr. 2018
Legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is coming to Major League Soccer.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs with LA Galaxy," 22 Mar. 2018
All four of the striker's goals were first-touch finishes from within the area.

— henry young, CNN, "Ronaldo, Salah, Icardi bag four; Race for European Golden Shoe intensifies," 19 Mar. 2018

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: a worker who is on strike
: a forward in soccer

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