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rusher

rus·her

UK/ˈɹʌʃə(ɹ)/ US/ˈrʌʃɜr/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball

2.

someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory

3.

a person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously

Origin

From rush + -er.

Phrases

  • edge rusher
  • gold rusher
  • pass rusher

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