01 n. One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge.
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One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge.
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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.
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3.
A wencher; a lewd man.[Obs.]
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A workman who is on a strike.
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5.
A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political influence can be bought.[Political Cant]