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ball carrier

DEFINITIONS OF: ball carrier

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n (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play

Synonyms:
runner
Types:
forward passer, passer
(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by throwing a forward pass
rusher
(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
Type of:
football player, footballer
an athlete who plays American football
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