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striker
STRYK
Striker (noun) means In football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals. Example: “The striker slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute.”
noun
1
In football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals.
"The striker slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute."
"Our new striker scored twice in the first half, and the crowd went wild."
"As a young striker, he spent hours every evening practising shots on goal."
2
A worker who is taking part in a strike.
"The strikers gathered outside the factory gates with placards."
"The striker told the reporter that she would not return until pay talks improved."
"Several strikers handed out leaflets to passers-by outside the depot."
3
A device or part designed to strike or hit something, such as the metal piece in a firearm's firing mechanism.
"The firing pin is driven forward by the striker."
"In the old clock, a small striker hits the bell once every hour."
"The mechanic replaced the worn striker so the machine would work properly again."
How to use striker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often, the forward player whose job is to score goals in football — or, more generally, someone or something that strikes.
Common pairings
star striker
lone striker
strikers on the picket line
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The _____ slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute.
Etymology
From strike plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who strikes."
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What does “striker” mean?
The word “striker” means in football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals. In plain terms, most often, the forward player whose job is to score goals in football — or, more generally, someone or something that strikes.
How do you pronounce “striker”?
“Striker” is pronounced STRYK (/ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “striker” in a sentence?
Here is “striker” used in a sentence: “The striker slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute.”
What part of speech is “striker”?
“Striker” is a noun.
Is “striker” a common word?
“Striker” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “striker” have?
“Striker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals.
What is the difference between a striker and a forward in football?
A striker is a type of forward positioned centrally and tasked primarily with scoring goals. "Forward" is the broader category that also includes wingers. Every striker is a forward, but not every forward is a striker.
What is the difference between a striker and a midfielder?
A striker plays at the front of the team with the main job of scoring goals, while a midfielder plays in the central area, linking defense and attack and creating chances. Strikers finish moves, whereas midfielders build them.
Who is called a striker in a labor dispute?
In a labor dispute, a striker is a worker who is taking part in a strike, withholding their labor as a form of protest. The term applies for the duration of the industrial action.
What is the striker in a firearm?
In a firearm, the striker is the part designed to hit the primer and fire the round, serving a similar role to a hammer in other mechanisms. It is a small internal component of the firing mechanism.
