striker

noun

1. 1

   An individual who is on strike.

2. 2

   Someone or something that hits someone or something else.

3. 3

   One of the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

4. 4

   An officer's servant or orderly.

5. 5

   (1800s) The batter.

6. 6

   The batsman who is currently facing the bowler and defending his wicket.

7. 7

   A harpoon.

8. 8

   A harpooner.

9. 9

   An inexperienced member of a ship's crew.

10. 10

    A wencher; a lewd man.

11. 11

    A blackmailer in politics.

12. 12

    One whose political influence can be bought.