Phrase guide

heavy hitter

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 2

In any sport, a strong, physical player who is particularly effective.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 3

Someone or something of considerable importance; a person who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning 4

an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: important person, influential person, personage

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