ball carrier

Definition of ball carrier

Nouns

(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

Vocabulary Lists for ball carrier

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Some vocabulary from (American) football.
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