Slugger
(noun)
- A person who strikes or hits with great force, especially in a sport or physical activity.
- A baseball player who is known for hitting home runs.
- A heavy, blunt object used for striking or hitting.
Origin:
Derived from the verb 'to slug', meaning to hit or strike with force.
Examples:
- The heavyweight champion was a fearsome slugger, known for knocking out his opponents.
- Babe Ruth was one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history, hitting 714 home runs.
- She was a fearsome slugger on the softball team, often belting the ball out of the park.
- The construction workers used a heavy slugger to break up the concrete.
- He was a feared slugger on the football field, known for delivering bone-crushing hits.