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Definition of ballcarrier

ballcarrier

/ˈbɔːlˌkæriər/
ball · car · ri · er
Plural:ballcarriers
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• noun

1

North American In gridiron football or rugby, an offensive player who has possession of the ball and is attempting to advance it down the field.

Example

"The linebacker broke through the offensive line and tackled the ballcarrier behind the line of scrimmage."

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• Nearby Words

balladist
ballast
ballboy
ballcarrier
baller
ballerina
ballet

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ballcarrier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ballcarrier
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