Hitter ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hitter ( noun )

1. A person or thing that hits.
2. A player who bats in baseball or cricket.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "one who hits"): from hit + -er.

Examples:

1. He was a powerful hitter.
2. He was the team's best hitter.
3. The baseball team needs a good power hitter.
4. The cricket team needs a consistent run scorer who can be a reliable middle order hitter.
5. The opposing team has a strong lineup of hitters.

(As a verb)

Hitter ( verb )

1. A person or thing that hits.
2. A player who bats in baseball or cricket.

Origin:

Early 17th century (in the sense "one who hits"): from hit + -er.

Examples:

1. He was a powerful hitter.
2. He was the team's best hitter.
3. The baseball team needs a good power hitter.
4. The cricket team needs a consistent run scorer who can be a reliable middle order hitter.
5. The opposing team has a strong lineup of hitters.