slugger

slug·ger

S0485400 (slŭg′ər)n.1. One that slugs, as a fighter who delivers hard swinging punches.2. Baseball A batter who hits many extra-base hits.

(ˈslʌɡə) n (Individual Sports, other than specified) (esp in boxing, baseball, etc) a person who strikes hard

(ˈslʌg ər)

n. 1. a boxer noted for delivering hard punches. 2. (in baseball) a strong hitter. [1875–80, Amer.]

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Noun	1.	slugger - (baseball) a ballplayer who is battingbatsman, batter, hitterbaseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"ballplayer, baseball player - an athlete who plays baseballbunter - a batter who buntsdesignated hitter - a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcherpinch hitter - (baseball) a substitute for the regular batterswitch-hitter - a baseball player who can bat either right or left handedwhiffer - a batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike
	2.	slugger - a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punchessloggerboxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport

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