In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
A tall, strong, heavily built person, usually a man, especially one prone to physical violence; a strong and tough person.
A machine for bruising oats.
A person who enjoys arguing with others.
A professional boxer.
A side, party (e.g. a team or armed force) seen as adversary, enemy etc. opposite one (or more) other(s), as in a battle or team sports competition.