Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes great destruction or damage

“The earthquake was a devastating force, but the search and rescue team was its human devastator.”

2. noun

A bomber aircraft, especially in World War II, that was equipped with four 1,000-pound bombs

“The B-25 Mitchell was a famous devastator in the war against Japan.”

3. noun

A player in a game, such as chess, whose moves have a devastating effect on the opponent

“The chess player’s devastating knight fork left his opponent no choice but to resign.”