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Definition of striker

striker

/ˈstraɪkər/
strik · er
Plural:strikers
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• noun

1

An attacking player in soccer or field hockey whose primary role is to score goals.

Example

"The star striker scored two goals in the final minutes of the championship match."

2

An employee who refuses to work as part of an organized protest for better wages or working conditions.

Example

"Negotiators met with representatives of the strikers to resolve the labor dispute."

3

A mechanical part or tool that hits another component, such as the hammer of a clock bell, a flint igniter, or the firing pin of a mechanism.

Example

"The clock repairer replaced the worn brass striker so the hourly chime would ring clearly."

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• Rhymes for striker

• Nearby Words

strikebreaking
strikeforce
strikeout
striker
striking
strikingly
strim

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Striker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/striker
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