(a) = sense A. 4 (also figurative); (b) Sport a player in a central position (cf. sense A. 3c).

figurative. The principal source of energy, activity, or strength in a particular context, esp. a sports team. Cf. driving, adj., powerhouse, n. 2a.

(a) U.S. = swing, n.2 12e; (b) Music. a jazz musician who plays swing music (see also sense affix 2d below); (c) U.S. Sport slang, a versatile…

(a) a person whose skill brings about or contributes to victory in a match; (b) the goal, point, etc., which wins a match.

Sport (originally U.S.). A member of a team who is playing at the start of a game; spec. (in Baseball) the pitcher (cf. starting pitcher at starting…

Originally North American. In various team sports (esp. basketball, American football, and ice hockey): a player who obstructs or blocks an…

Sport (originally U.S.). A player in a team game who leads attacks, esp. one who creates opportunities for his or her teammates to score.

Originally U.S. Sport (North American). A player who (habitually) plays in a (particular) attacking position during offensive manoeuvres; (Ice Hockey)…