Is Haymaker One Word?

a person or machine that cuts hay and spreads it to dry. Slang.

What does the saying haymaker mean?

English Language Learners Definition of haymaker

: a powerful hit with the fist : a very hard punch.

Why is a haymaker called a haymaker?

The name is derived from the motion, which mimics the action of manually cutting hay by swinging a scythe. The haymaker is considered an imperfect/impure punch, as the angle of approach is unsupported by the remainder of the forearm.