1. Players in football or rugby who carry or run with the ball during play.
Usage: Plural form; commonly used in American football and rugby contexts; Often refers to running backs, halfbacks, or other offensive players tasked with advancing the ball

Examples

• The team's ballcarriers gained 150 yards rushing in the first half.
• Effective ballcarriers need both speed and the ability to read their blockers.
• The defense focused on tackling the ballcarriers before they could reach the end zone.
• Several ballcarriers were injured during the season, forcing the coach to adjust the rotation.
• The opposing team's ballcarriers struggled against our defensive line.