Noun
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an athlete who plays American football
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football player |
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athlete,
jock a person trained to compete in sports
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participant,
player someone who takes part in an activity
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back (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
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ball carrier,
runner (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
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blocker a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
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cornerback a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
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football hero a football player who has achieved a reputation for success
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kicker a player who kicks the football
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line backer,
linebacker (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
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lineman (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
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pass catcher,
pass receiver,
receiver set that receives radio or tv signals
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