slugger
Translation
slugger, power hitter
Examples
He is the team's best slugger.
He is the team's best slugger.
The slugger hit a home run.
The slugger hit a home run.
Grammar Patterns
a/the slugger a person who hits hard, especially in baseball The team needs a new slugger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power hitter, heavy hitter
Etymology
From the verb 'to slug' (to hit hard) plus the agent noun suffix '-er' (one who does the action).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'slugs' the ball, meaning they hit it with great force. The '-er' makes it the person who does the slugging. Common in baseball.