ball carrier

Noun
  1. (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play (synset 109853766)
    referred to in: football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    is a type of: football player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football
    subtypes:
    • 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
    same as: runner

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