A person who is on strike, refusing to work as a form of protest, typically to gain better working conditions or pay. noun
The strikers gathered outside the factory to demand better wages.
During the protest, the strikers held signs and chanted slogans.
In sports, particularly soccer, a player whose primary role is to score goals. noun
The striker scored the winning goal in the last minute of the match.
As a striker, her main responsibility is to find opportunities to score.
A mechanical part in a firearm or other device that strikes a firing pin or other component to initiate a reaction. noun
The striker in the rifle was replaced to improve its firing efficiency.
He examined the striker mechanism to ensure it was functioning correctly.
A person or thing that strikes something, such as a match striker or a hammer striker. noun
He used a striker to ignite the campfire.
The bell striker hit the bell with precision, producing a clear sound.