bruiser

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Synonyms: cruiser, bruise, braiser, bruises, bruised, bruiter

Antonyms: cruiser, bruise, braiser, bruises, bruised, bruiter

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|sports}} In [[contact sport]]s, an [[athlete]] whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
2. {{lb|en|by extension|colloquial|derogatory}} A tall, strong, heavily built person, usually a man, especially one prone to physical violence; a strong and tough person.
3. A [[machine]] for bruising [[oats]].
4. A person who enjoys arguing with others.
5. A [[professional]] [[boxer]].

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