hero

noun

1. 1

   Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

2. 2

   A role model.

3. 3

   The protagonist in a work of fiction.

4. 4

   The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.

   “Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board.”

5. 5

   A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.

6. 6

   (food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.

7. 7

   The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.