rusher

noun

rush·er | \ ˈrə-shər

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Definition of rusher

: one that rushes especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.

Recent Examples on the Web Of the four, only Brown, who retired in 1966 as the N.F.L.’s leading rusher for a career in Hollywood, remains alive. — New York Times, "Regina King: Speaking Truth to Power Through Her Art," 15 Jan. 2021 Despite also missing the first five games of the season, Stevenson dominated as the Sooners’ top rusher. — Destine Gibson, Dallas News, "NFL draft status update: Where Oklahoma prospects like Creed Humphrey, Ronnie Perkins are being projected," 13 Jan. 2021 Felton did not play because of an unspecified injury, ending his season as the fourth-leading rusher in the Pac-12 Conference with 111.3 yards per game and five touchdowns. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "UCLA’s Demetric Felton Jr. is headed to the NFL, just like he always said he would," 20 Dec. 2020 On a second quarter play from down inside the Texans’ 10-yard line, Mack saw an opportunity as an inside rusher to dominate a one-on-one battle against Texans right guard Zach Fulton. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Do your eyes trust what they see? Translating the Chicago Bears’ most convincing win all season is complicated.," 13 Dec. 2020 But as a situational pass-rusher paired with 2019 first-round draft choice Nick Bosa, Ford helped San Francisco lead the NFL in passing defense and win the NFC championship. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "Time running out for Dee Ford to return to 49ers’ lineup," 7 Dec. 2020 After rushing for 273 yards and four touchdowns in a 43-27 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall — his third four-touchdown game of the season — Karlson emerged as the leading rusher in the metro. — Star Tribune, "Prep athletes of the week: Totino-Grace's Hunter Karlson rushes to unofficial title," 16 Nov. 2020 Moses is a violent hitter who has the athletic traits to succeed both both in pass coverage and as a rusher in the NFL. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Alabama vs. Ohio State loaded with NFL draft prospects; Detroit Lions should watch these 6," 11 Jan. 2021 Mond’s 93 total touchdowns through the air or as a rusher tied Johnny Manziel (2012-13) for the A&M school record. — Brent Zwerneman, ExpressNews.com, "Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond opts for NFL draft," 7 Jan. 2021

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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rusher

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English Language Learners Definition of rusher

: someone or something that rushes especially, American football : a player who carries the ball during running plays

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