slammer

/ˈslæmər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that slams, especially a type of heavy metal musical instrument

“The drummer was a skilled slammer on the double bass drum.”

2. noun

a large, powerful door or gate that slams shut

“The slammer at the entrance of the mansion was intimidating.”

3. noun

a device or mechanism for slamming or closing something, such as a car door or a gate

“The new slammer on my car door makes a loud noise when closing.”

4. noun

a heavy or powerful impact, especially in sports

“The quarterback took a big slammer from the defensive tackle.”

5. verb

to hit or strike something with great force, often causing a loud noise

“The player slammed the ball onto the ground.”

6. verb

to shut or close something with a loud noise

“The door slammed shut behind her.”

Synonyms

  • crasher
  • smasher

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • whisperer