hitter

/ˈhɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who hits, especially in sports like baseball or cricket.
    • She is a powerful hitter who often scores home runs.
    • The coach worked with young hitters to improve their swing.
    • The team's best hitter stepped up to the plate with two outs.
  2. A person who strikes something or someone, often in a violent context.
    • In the boxing match, the champion was the harder hitter.
    • The police arrested the hitter after the bar fight.
    • The security guard was a known hitter who used force to control crowds.
  3. A person who achieves a high level of success or popularity (informal).
    • The movie was a box office hitter, earning millions in its first week.
    • The new singer is a big hitter on the music charts.
    • In sales, she is a consistent hitter who always meets her targets.
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