1. people who cut, dry, and gather hay
2. powerful swinging punches thrown with full force
Usage: boxing; informal

Examples

• The haymakers worked from dawn to dusk during harvest season.
• Local farmers hired additional haymakers to help with the large crop.
• The boxer threw several haymakers but missed his target.
• He connected with a haymaker that ended the fight immediately.
• The haymakers used traditional scythes to cut the grass.
• Wild haymakers rarely land against experienced fighters.