rusher

[ruhsh-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that rushes. rush.

2. Football.,  a player whose assignment is to rush or whose special skill is rushing. rush. rushing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rusher¹

1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

On a night the Rams honored future Hall of Fame defensive lineman Aaron Donald with a bobblehead giveaway and other tributes, defensive end Kobie Turner and edge rusher Jared Verse each had two sacks.

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“I think that’s the way you want to impact the game as a pass rusher.”

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He’s completed 63.7% of his passes for 1,659 yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions while also emerging as the team’s leading rusher with 474 yards and four touchdowns in 96 carries.

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He led all rushers with 57 yards in nine carries, including a one-yard touchdown.

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The Dallas Cowboys dealt a serious blow to their own defense when they traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers right before the season.

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