rusher

[ ruhsh-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that rushes. rush.
2. Football. a player whose assignment is to rush or whose special skill is rushing. rush. rushing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rusher¹

1645–55; 1875–80 rusher fordef 2; rush ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Before, it was just a feeling of, ‘Oh, man, we’re going to do something wrong and end up throwing the game,’” edge rusher Joey Bosa said.

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Harbaugh called Herbert by the nickname “Beast” last week, but edge rusher Joey Bosa revealed the coach has at least one other moniker for him: “The Cleaner.”

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The latter was the team’s longest offensive play of the season and came on a zero blitz, meaning the Patriots sent more pass rushers in lieu of keeping a safety back to help in coverage.

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“He could be an edge rusher. He could do all those things because of his speed, strength, his agility, his athleticism. It’s off the charts.”

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“We can’t dwell on this, ‘Oh no, woe is me,’” said rookie edge rusher Jared Verse.

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