rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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Leonard has already rushed 112 times for 671 yards and 12 touchdowns this season — trailing Irish leading rusher Jeremiyah Love by just nine carries and one touchdown. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024 The Ravens will however likely be without one of their top rushers. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024 Pass rusher Nick Bosa and dual-threat receiver Deebo Samuel have also missed time due to injury in 2024. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024 Diving Rams edge rusher Jared Verse only grabbed air. Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rusher 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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