ball-carrier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ball-carrier
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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
The study - which examined 18,702 tackles - also linked the law change to a 29% reduction in head-to-shoulder contact for the tackler and ball-carrier.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
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
Johnson’s average of 9.85 yards per carry was highest since at least 2000 by a Washington ball-carrier with more than 25 attempts.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023
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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