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
Peet's side were irresistible, making momentum-shifting gains with ball in hand, defending brilliantly - three times carrying the ball-carrier into touch - and smothering the hosts throughout.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
He was last seen when he came on as the ball-carrier in a goal-line package against Penn State on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2023
Seahawks coaches found that the rugby tackle could not only be safer — for the tackler and the ball-carrier — but also a more efficient way to tackle.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Receiver Tutu Atwell is becoming a threat as a pass catcher and as a ball-carrier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
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