n. 1. One who, or that which, strikes; specifically, a blacksmith's helper who wields the sledge. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A harpoon; also, a harpooner. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wherever we come to an anchor, we always send out our strikers, and put out hooks and lines overboard, to try fish. Dampier. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A wencher; a lewd man. [ Obs. ] Massinger. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A workman who is on a strike. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. A blackmailer in politics; also, one whose political influence can be bought. [ Political Cant ] [ 1913 Webster ]