Meaning | An athlete who plays American football. |
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Synonym | footballer |
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Narrower | back | (football) a person who plays in the backfield |
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ball carrier, runner | (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play |
blocker | A football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play |
cornerback | A defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers |
football hero | A football player who has achieved a reputation / reputation for success |
kicker | A player who kicks the football |
linebacker, line backer | A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen |
lineman | One of the players on the line of scrimmage |
receiver, pass receiver, pass catcher | A football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass |
tackler | A football player who tackles the ball carrier |
Broader | athlete, jock | A person trained to compete in sports |
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player, participant | A person who participates in or is skilled at some game / game |
Spanish | futbolista |
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Catalan | futbolista |
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