Definitions for striker

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striker strik·er

Spelling: [strahy-ker]

IPA: /ˈstraɪ kər/

Striker is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in striker (eikrrst).

Definitions for striker

noun

1. a person or thing that strikes.
2. a worker who is on strike.
3. manhelper.
4. the clapper in a clock that strikes the hours or rings an alarm.
5. U.S. Army. a private who acts as a voluntary paid servant to a commissioned officer.
6. U.S. Navy. an enlisted person in training for a specific technical rating.
7. a person who strikes fish, whales, etc., with a spear or harpoon.
8. Whaling. a harpoon.
9. Soccer. one of the attacking forwards.

Origin of striker

1350-1400; 1840-50 for def 2; Middle English; see strike, -er¹

Examples for striker

The veteran 36-year-old striker was the star of the 2006 World Cup German team that Klinsmann coached, and is a total ball hawk.

My striker appears to have put everything in apple-pie order.

"Lieutenant Terry is nearly ready, sir," reported Noll's striker.

In a few minutes he returned bearing a small agong and striker.

It was as if the dirt were very soft, and not the striker very strong.

When a striker is run out, the notch they were running for is not to be reckoned.

The pre-match talk has centered on England striker Wayne Rooney, whose form could make or break their chances today.

The 24-year-old striker, meanwhile, was building a reputation on the international stage before he could even legally drink.

Twenty minutes later, U.S. striker Jozy Altidore was barreling down the left sideline at top speed in pursuit of the ball.

From his smaller size Edgar judged the striker to be Rooney.