Category:Striker

Strik"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's Helper who wieds the sledge.

2. A harpoon; also, a harpooner. Wherever we come to an anchor, we always send out our strikers, and Put out hooks and lines overboard, to try fish. Dampier.

3. A wencher; a lewd man. [obs.] Massinger.

4. A workman who is on a strike.

5. A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political influence can Be bought. [political cant]