ball-carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ball-carrier
First recorded in 1930–35
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Mestemaker packed on muscle that helped him deliver big downfield hits—which would one day turn him into a weapon as a ball-carrier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
New Zealand-born and Australia-raised Meafou, a powerful ball-carrier, made his debut for France in 2024 after qualifying on residency grounds, playing 13 times since then.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
His selection at No. 8 proved a stretch, but the dynamic playmaker was a triple threat as a receiver, ball-carrier and kick returner during three Rams seasons in St. Louis under then-coach Jeff Fisher..
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
"You can become the premier ball-carrier in European rugby," the words of Bath head coach Johann van Graan to his new recruit.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
They had another 10 phases in the 16th minute but had an isolated ball-carrier stripped.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
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