ball carrier

/bɔl ˌkɛriər/
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Other forms: ball carriers

Definitions of ball carrier
  1. noun
    (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
    synonyms: runner
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    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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