HAYMAKER

haymaker

Noun

  1. A person or machine which harvests or prepares tall grass for use as animal fodder.
  2. A particularly powerful punch, especially one which knocks down an opponent, thrown like a scythe chop for cutting hay, as agricultural haymakers used to have strong arms.
  3. Any decisive blow, shock, or forceful action.


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