penetrator

American  

[pen-i-trayt-er] / ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt ər /

noun

plural

penetrators

1. a person or thing that penetrates, especially one that penetrates the defenses of an adversary, such as a military weapon or a player on a team.

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Example Sentences

Orlando has not been a free-agent destination for years, and the team has a clear need for a front-line floor leader and penetrator.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2019

Wilkins would slot in next to fellow Clemson product Grady Jarrett inside as a disruptive penetrator with terrific character.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2019

Instruments you might put on penetrator include a seismometer to study the interior of Europa, or a miniature laboratory to check for signs of interesting chemistry.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2016

The Wizards’ refurbished offense, an up-tempo system focused on spacing, has only helped Sessions, a relentless penetrator who is at his best pushing the pace and driving downhill to the basket.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2015

Downward, in spite of the utmost possible effort of every projector and penetrator, and the two Terrestrial spectators, sick at heart, looked once at each other.

From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)