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ball carrier

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ball carrier or ball·car·ri·er (bôlkr-r)
n. Football
A player who carries the ball on an offensive play.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ball carrier - (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive playball carrier - (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
runner
football, football game - 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
football player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football
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
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