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Slugger

One who strikes heavy blows; hence, a boxer; a prize fighter.

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Batsman 76% connected

The one who wields the bat in cricket, baseball, etc.

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Bunter 76% connected

A woman who picks up rags in the streets; hence, a low, vulgar woman.

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Boxer 76% connected

One who packs boxes.

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Pugilist 76% connected

One who fights with his fists; esp., a professional prize fighter; a boxer.

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Batter 92% connected

To beat with successive blows; to beat repeatedly and with violence, so as to bruise, shatter, or demolish; as, to batter a wall or rampart.

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Hitter 92% connected

One who hits or strikes; as, a hard hitter.

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