noun
- a player who carries the ball in football
Usage: American football
Examples
- The ballcarrier broke through the defensive line for a twenty-yard gain.
- Defenders must tackle the ballcarrier to stop the play.
- The coach praised the ballcarrier’s vision and speed.
- A good ballcarrier protects the football while running.
- The ballcarrier fumbled at the goal line.
- Linebackers are trained to pursue the ballcarrier quickly.