Ball carrier
Ball carrier noun - (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play.
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Synonyms for Ball carrier
Rusher and ball carrier are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Rusher" with "Ball carrier", this terms are similar.
Rusher
Rusher noun - (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball.
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Synonyms for Rusher
Ball carrier and rusher are semantically related. You can use "Ball carrier" instead a noun "Rusher".
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Rusher and Ball carrier. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ball_carrier/rusher
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