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Definition of rusher

rusher

/ˈrʌʃ.ər/
rush · er
Plural:rushers
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• noun

1

North American In gridiron football, an offensive player who advances the ball by running with it rather than passing, or a defensive player who charges across the line of scrimmage to tackle the quarterback.

Example

"The rookie running back quickly established himself as the league's leading rusher before midseason."

2

A person who acts, moves, or works with excessive haste or urgency.

Example

"As a habitual rusher in the mornings, she frequently forgot her keys on the kitchen counter."

3

A person who migrates eagerly to a newly discovered goldfield or mining region in search of wealth.

Example

"Thousands of hopeful rushers braved the freezing mountain passes during the Klondike stampede."

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• Rhymes for rusher

• Nearby Words

ruse
rush
rushee
rusher
rushikulya
rusk
russelia

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