Ball_carrierWordNet Explorer
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noun
(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
Words in this synset: runner
noun
an athlete who plays American football
noun
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
noun
(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by throwing a forward pass
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(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball