bull rush

noun

: a direct forceful rush by a defensive player in football
bull-rush
ˈbu̇l-ˌrəsh How to pronounce bull rush (audio)
 also  ˈbəl-
verb

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The 49ers gave third-string center Drake Nugent reps Tuesday at right guard, and he got bowled into quarterback Carter Bradley on a bull rush by defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025 There’s nothing that can replicate a full speed rep, full speed bull rush. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 The Rams drafted Stewart to be a speed option off the edge, but the outside linebacker showed off his power on the play with a bull rush to get into the pocket. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025 White is no longer is relying exclusively on a bull rush and inside move, swiping away Campbell’s hands once during 1-on-1 pass rush to breeze by him. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bull rush

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bull rush was in 1976

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“Bull rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20rush. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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