| Main Entry: | big hitter1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a person with a great deal of influence and importance; a powerful person; also called heavy hitter |
| Example: | She is a big hitter in the Democratic Party. |
| Usage: | slang |
| Main Entry: | big hitter2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a baseball player who hits many long balls and home runs |
| Example: | Sammy Sosa is a big hitter. |
| Usage: | slang |