striker

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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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Recent Examples on the Web Angel City goalkeeper Didi Haracic misplayed the cross, leaving the Pride striker open on the other side. — Austin David, Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2022 From just outside the six-yard box, though, the San Antonio striker pulled another shot wide, preserving Phoenix’s inexplicable lead. — Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2022 Hag whose Ajax team were eliminated from the Champions League by the Uruguayan striker this season. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Alan Smith thought the same, but the striker still made the move from Leeds to Manchester in 2004 when push came to shove. — Liam Canning, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 The legendary striker was placed on the season-ending injury list after an ACL knee ligament tear. — Mike Gramajo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2022 Cameroon launched one final free kick into the penalty area, and Karl Toko Ekambi, the Lyon striker, forced the ball home. — New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 Morgan’s return won’t be rushed as the offense continues to remain steady with Sydney Leroux and Jodie Taylor in the striker position. — Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, 2 Sep. 2021 But the Timbers are currently overloaded at the striker position with the additions of Felipe Mora and designated player Jaroslaw Niezgoda in the past year. — oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2021 See More

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