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/slug"euhr/, n.1. a person who strikes hard, esp. a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.2. Baseball. a player who frequently gets extra-base hits; a strong hitter.[1875-80, Amer.; SLUG2 + -ER1]
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slugger — noun Date: 1877 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
Slugger — 1. one who strikes hard, as with the fists or a baseball bat; 2. prize fighter … Dictionary of Australian slang
