Striker

Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪkər/

Striker (noun)

  1. a player whose main job is to score goals in football or soccer.
  2. a worker who stops working to protest for better conditions or pay.
  3. a part of a match that you rub to create fire.

Examples

  • The striker scored the winning goal.
  • A talented striker can change the game.

Common collocations: prolific striker, lead striker, striker position, union striker, striker protest

Synonyms of Striker

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Striker

  • In sports, a defender prevents goals.