Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sacker

noun

/ˈsækər/

Definition

A person or thing that sacks, particularly in the context of taking away or damaging something.

Examples

The sacker was accused of stealing items during the raid.
In football, the quarterback was sacked by the sacker, resulting in a loss of yardage.
Many feared that the sacker would cause irreversible damage to the abandoned building.

Meaning

In general usage, a sacker refers to someone who removes goods from a site, often associated with looting or demolition. In other contexts, it can refer to a person who performs the act of sacking in sports, such as tackling an opposing player behind the line of scrimmage.