slugger

noun slug·ger \ˈslə-gər\

: a boxer who punches hard

baseball : a batter who hits many home runs

Full Definition of SLUGGER

: one that strikes hard or with heavy blows: as

a : a prizefighter who punches hard but has usually little defensive skill

b : a hard-hitting batter in baseball

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SLUGGER Defined for Kids

noun slug·ger \ˈslə-gər\

: a boxer or baseball batter who hits hard

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