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striker

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striker
1. any part in a mechanical device that strikes something, such as the firing pin of a gun
2. Soccer informal an attacking player, esp one who generally positions himself near his opponent's goal in the hope of scoring
3. Cricket the batsman who is about to play a ball
4. 
a. a person who harpoons whales or fish
b. the harpoon itself

striker [‚strī·kər]
(ordnance)
A firing pin or a projection on the hammer of a firearm, which strikes the primer to initiate a propelling charge explosive train or a fuse explosive train.

striker
A slightly beveled metal plate, set in the jamb of a door to receive and guide a door latch to its socket in closing.


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From the striker king-post, were suspended ropes of climbers to which men could apply their strength and direction.
A few strokes of the axe were sufficient to clear it; but at the first stroke it was apparent that the striker was also losing his hold upon the shore, and that he must inevitably be carried away with the tossing debris.
---thou hast been a striker of deer in thy day, I warrant.
 
 
 
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