Striker
'straɪkər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing that strikes; specifically, a person who attempts to inflict a blow or who is a scoring player in certain sports.
'straɪkər
A person who attacks or hits someone or something.
The striker delivered a powerful blow to the heavy bag.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone giving a big punch. A striker is like that person, or sometimes it's the player in a soccer game who tries to kick the ball into the goal. They're the ones who 'strike' the ball.
👶 For kids: A striker is someone or something that hits or smashes something, like a player in soccer who tries to kick the ball into the goal.
More Examples
The team's star striker scored the winning goal.
The dog's sudden bark startled the striker.
In a labor dispute, strikers often picket a factory.
How It's Used
"The striker hit the punching bag with considerable force."
"The soccer striker is responsible for scoring goals."
In certain sports, particularly soccer and football, a player whose primary role is to score goals.
'straɪkər
A football or soccer player whose primary role is to score goals.
The striker's agility and speed makes him a threat on the field.
💡 Simply: In soccer or football, the striker is the player who is mostly focused on getting the ball into the net to score a goal.
👶 For kids: In soccer, the striker is the player who tries to kick the ball into the goal to score.
More Examples
The coach is looking for a talented striker to improve the team's offense.
The striker's precise shot resulted in a crucial goal.
The team's victory rested largely on the performance of the striker.
How It's Used
"The team depends on their striker to convert opportunities into goals."
Synonyms
From Middle English *strikere*, derived from the verb "strike" + "-er" (agent suffix). Refers to someone or something that strikes.
The term has been used in various contexts since the 16th century, evolving from a general term for someone who strikes to more specific uses in sports and labor.
Memory tip
Think of someone striking something.