pass rushern.
/ˈpɑːs ˌrʌʃə/, /ˈpas ˌrʌʃə/, U.S. /ˈpæs ˌrəʃər/ American Football.
A player who prevents the opposing quarterback from passing by engaging in a pass rush; a defensive lineman. Cf. pass rush n.
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side tackle1809
nose guard1852
rusher1877
goalkicker1879
quarterback1879
runner1880
quarter1883
full back1884
left guard1884
snap-back1887
snapper-back1887
running back1891
tackle1891
defensive end1897
guard1897
interferer1897
receiver1897
defensive back1898
defensive tackle1900
safety man1901
ball carrier1902
defensive lineman1902
homebrew1903
offensive lineman1905
lineman1907
returner1911
signal caller1915
rover1916
interference1920
punt returner1926
pass rusher1928
tailback1930
safety1931
blocker1935
faker1938
scatback1946
linesman1947
flanker1953
platoon player1953
corner-back1955
pulling guard1955
split end1955
return man1957
slot-back1959
strong safety1959
wide receiver1960
line-backer1961
pocket passer1963
tight end1963
run blocker1967
wideout1967
blitzer1968
1928 Davenport (Iowa) Democrat 24 Oct. 8/2 He plays in the role of the roving fullback, being used as a pass rusher also.
1952 N.Y. Times 25 Dec. 25/8 Coach Buddy Parker of the Lions and his aides call Doran the best pass rusher they've ever seen.
1972 J. Mosedale Football vii. 104 There's never been a better pass-rusher.
2003 Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram (Nexis) 27 Jan. (Sports Special section) 3 Tampa Bay pass rushers did most of their damage on the outside against tackles Lincoln Kennedy and Barry Sims.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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