Rusher: meaning, definitions and examples

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rusher

 

[ หˆrสŒสƒษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sports context

A rusher is a player, often in American football, who is responsible for running with the ball towards the opponent's end zone. They are pivotal in offensive plays and can also refer to a player who rushes the quarterback on defense.

Synonyms

attacker, carrier, runner

Examples of usage

  • The rusher broke through the defense for a touchdown.
  • She is the team's star rusher this season.
  • After a strong start, the rusher faced tough competition.
  • As a rusher, he averaged over 100 yards per game.
Context #2 | Verb

general use

To rush means to move or act with great speed. In a broader sense, it can refer to any hurried activity, not limited to sports.

Synonyms

hurry, scurry, speed

Examples of usage

  • We need to rush to catch the bus.
  • He tends to rush through his homework.
  • Donโ€™t rush your decisions; take your time.
  • They rushed to finish the project before the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "rusher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atacante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฎเคฒเคพเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Angreifer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atakujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฟใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attaquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atacante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saldฤฑrgan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ฒฉ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุงุฌู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtoฤnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtoฤnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ปๅ‡ป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napadalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกrรกsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะปัˆั‹

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรผcum edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atacante

Etymology

The term 'rusher' originates from the verb 'rush,' which dates back to Middle English and comes from the Old French word 'ruissier,' meaning 'to flow swiftly or tear away.' The use of 'rusher' in sports contexts began to popularize in the 20th century, particularly in American football, where it describes a specific role in the gameplay. The evolution of the word reflects the dynamic nature of the game, where speed and strategy are essential. As the sport grew, so did the terminology, leading to an established lexicon that includes various specialized player roles, such as 'rusher.' Over the decades, the concept of rushing has also permeated into other aspects of life, leading to colloquial uses of the term to describe any hurried action.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,549, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.