Haymaker (Noun)
Meaning 1
A farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer used a haymaker to turn and aerate the freshly cut hay to speed up the drying process.
- After purchasing the new haymaker, the farm was able to increase its hay production by 20%.
- The haymaker's rotating drum and blowing system helped to reduce the moisture content of the hay to a safe level for storage.
- To prepare the hay for baling, the farmer first ran it through the haymaker to fluff it up and remove any debris.
- The haymaker's ability to dry the hay quickly and evenly made it an essential piece of equipment for the farm during the wet summer months.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The boxer threw a powerful haymaker that connected squarely with his opponent's jaw, knocking him out cold.
- With one swift haymaker, the underdog defeated the champion and claimed the title for himself.
- The trainer advised his boxer to keep a strong defense against the opponent's infamous haymaker.
- After being hit by a brutal haymaker, the boxer stumbled backwards and couldn't regain his footing.
- A perfectly executed haymaker to the face left the boxer's opponent unable to continue fighting in the fourth round.