Noun: rusher rú-shu(r)
- A person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously
"The rusher barely made it to the train before the doors closed"
- (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
"The talented rusher broke through the defensive line for a touchdown"
- Someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory
"The rusher packed his belongings and headed west, hoping to strike it rich in the gold fields"
Derived forms: rushers
Type of: actor, ball carrier, doer, migrant, migrator, runner, worker
Encyclopedia: Rusher