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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Young is known to win with bull rush and heavy hands and play with extreme effort on every snap. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Rangy with a strong bull rush but not speedy. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 The next level is building a deeper repertoire of counter moves in case his powerful bull rush gets stalled. 70. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Chaisson paired his elite speed rush with a new bull rush to set career highs across the board. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bull rush

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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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 Apr. 2026.

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