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Hitter (Noun)

(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting.

Nouns denoting people.

The hitter swung his bat strongly and sent the ball flying over the fence.
Ted Williams was one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, known for his precise swing and powerful hitting.
The team's lead-off hitter set the tone for the game with a home run in the top of the first inning.
The pitcher wound up and threw a fastball down the middle of the plate, right where the hitter was waiting.
As a hitter, Bonds had a keen eye for the strike zone and rarely swung at pitches outside of it.

Someone who hits; "a hard hitter"; "a fine striker of the ball"; "blacksmiths are good hitters".

Nouns denoting people.

The boxer was known for being a fierce hitter in the ring.
He was a hard hitter, always speaking his mind without apology.
The baseball player was a fine hitter, consistently getting on base with his strong swings.
In his youth, he was a good hitter on the cricket team, but he never pursued the sport professionally.
As a skilled blacksmith, she was also a good hitter with a hammer, able to shape metal with precision.