slugger
Translation
slugger, hard hitter
Examples
He is the team's best slugger.
He is the team's best slugger.
Grammar Patterns
a slugger a person who hits hard, especially in baseball The team needs a new slugger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hard hitter, power hitter
Etymology
From the verb 'to slug' (to hit hard) plus the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'slugs' (hits hard) a baseball or an opponent. The '-er' suffix denotes the person who performs the action.