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rusher

[ ruhsh-er ]

/ ˈrʌʃ ər /

noun

a person or thing that rushes.

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

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Origin of rusher

1645–55; 1875–80 for def. 2; rush¹ + -er¹

Words nearby rusher

rush, rush candle, Rushdie, Rushdie, Salman, rushee, rusher, rushes, rush family, rush hour, rushing, rush light

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Example sentences from the Web for rusher

But Frisk makes a strong case that Rusher was not a mere populist propagandist.
The Father Of The Tea Party|Justin Green|August 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bob followed, while Rusher went on more gayly than ever, hauling the overturned cutter after him.
The Bobbsey Twins|Laura Lee Hope
Hermes is likewise the wind, and means the rusher (, and cf. Srameyas of the Vedas).
The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879|Various
Suffice it to state that presently a rusher is obliged to retire from the field by reason of a sprained ankle.
The Opinions of a Philosopher|Robert Grant

"Rusher threw us into a sand pit," answered Bert, and then told the whole story.
The Bobbsey Twins|Laura Lee Hope
She has ideas,” said Jean, gravely; “she is a rusher into new things.
Growing Up|Jennie M. Drinkwater

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