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noun strik·er \ ˈstrī-kər \

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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As reported by the Sun, Brighton could be a potential destination for the Senegal striker, who has had a hard time of things under Ronald Koeman's management.

— SI.com, "Everton Slap £8m Price Tag on Fringe Striker With Brighton Reportedly Interested," 27 Aug. 2017
Rookie striker David Goldsmith added a layer of drama late with a stoppage-time tally, but the visitors held on for the 3-2 victory.

— kevin johnston, Indianapolis Star, "Gerardo Torrado’s farewell tour begins with Indy Eleven loss," 26 Aug. 2017
Tijuana has found its identity thanks in part to midfield play and the scoring of Argentine striker Gustavo Bou.

— ivan orozco, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Musto’s goal helps propel Xolos to third straight win," 25 Aug. 2017
Rooney, 31, was a prolific striker for England, scoring a record 53 goals for the national team, and has 119 international appearances, more than any field player.

— molly blue, OregonLive.com, "Wayne Rooney retires from international soccer: 'I believe now is the time to bow out'," 23 Aug. 2017
Just two months after Big Ben first sounded in 1859, it was cracked by its heavy striker and taken out of commission for three years.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "Big Ben to Fall Silent During Four-Year Renovation Project," 15 Aug. 2017
Despite signing France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon, Arsenal has chosen to keep Sanchez for the final year of his contract.

— drew champlin, AL.com, "Arsenal-Chelsea live stream, how to watch online," 6 Aug. 2017
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) gestures alongside Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane in London, on April 30, 2017.

— SI.com, "Real Madrid Reportedly Cite Two Key Reasons Why They Won't Be Signing Alexis Sanchez," 20 July 2017
Other players to watch include Ticos striker Ariel Rodríguez, a proven scorer at the regional level; El Salvador’s speedy Nelson Bonilla; and Panama youngster Ismael Díaz.

— jonathan tannenwald, Philly.com, "U.S. all in to win CONCACAF Gold Cup, and for good reason," 18 July 2017

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

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