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

Taylor, the NFL’s leading rusher, gained 76 yards in 17 carries.

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Coaches and defensive players, including edge rusher Jared Verse, agree.

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After the victory over the Colts, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse noted fans’ spirited reaction when the 49ers-Jaguars score flashed on the video screen, with the 49ers trailing.

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A week after neutralizing Eagles star Saquon Barkley, the Rams limited Jonathan Taylor, the NFL’s leading rusher, to 76 yards rushing in 17 carries.

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After the Bruins committed a false start, edge rusher Kechaun Bennett was called for roughing the passer and targeting, leading to his ejection.

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