rusher
/ˈrʌʃər/
noun
- A person who rushes or acts quickly.
- He was a rusher, always finishing his work before anyone else.
- In the busy kitchen, the head chef called for a rusher to help with orders.
- She's a rusher by nature, never wanting to be late.
- In American football, a player who runs with the ball or a defensive player who tries to tackle the quarterback.
- The defensive rusher broke through the line and sacked the quarterback.
- Coaches look for a rusher with speed and agility.
- The team's best rusher gained over 100 yards in the game.
- A person who recruits or courts someone to join a group, especially a fraternity or sorority.
- As a rusher, he made sure every visitor felt welcome.
- The sorority's rusher greeted the guests at the door.
- Each rusher was assigned a few potential new members to mentor.
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