Associations to the word «Rusher»

Wiktionary

RUSHER, noun. A person who rushes.
RUSHER, noun. (American football) The fast defensive position whose objective is to sack the offensive team's quarterback.
RUSHER, noun. (obsolete) One who strews rushes.

Dictionary definition

RUSHER, noun. (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball.
RUSHER, noun. Someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory.
RUSHER, noun. A person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously.

Wise words

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