rusher

Other forms: rushers

Definitions of rusher

1. noun

   a person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously
   type of:

   individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

   a human being
2. noun

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

   ball carrier, runner

   (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
3. noun

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

   migrant, migrator

   traveler who moves from one region or country to another