HyperDic: slugger

English > 2 senses of the word slugger:
NOUNperson slugger, batter, hitter, batsman(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
person slugger, sloggera boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
slugger > pronunciation
Soundsslah'ger
Rhymesagar ... younger: 63 rhymes with ger...
English > slugger: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting.
Synonymsbatter, hitter, batsman
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
NarrowerbunterA batter who bunts
designated hitterA ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
pinch hitter(baseball) a substitute for the regular batter
switch-hitterA baseball player who can bat either right or left handed
whifferA batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike
Broaderballplayer, baseball playerAn athlete who plays baseball
Spanishbateador, batedor
Catalanbatedor
Verbsslugstrike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
English > slugger: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches.
Synonymslogger
Broaderboxer, pugilistsomeone who fights with his fists for sport
Verbsslugstrike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

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