Returner
noun
A player who catches the ball and tries to bring it back in a game of American football, rugby, etc.
He is the fastest returner in his football team.
Often appears as...
- kick returner
- punt returner
noun
A person who returns to an activity or place after they left.
He is a returner to the training program after his injury.
Often appears as...
- old returner
- new returner
noun
A student who returns to school to complete a degree or undertake further study after a period of absence.
She is a mature returner working towards her Bachelor's degree.
Often appears as...
- mature returner
- student returner
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Academic
noun
A player who catches the ball and tries to bring it back in a game of American football, rugby, etc.
He is the fastest returner in his football team.
Often appears as...
- kick returner
- punt returner
noun
A person who returns to an activity or place after they left.
He is a returner to the training program after his injury.
Often appears as...
- old returner
- new returner
noun
A student who returns to school to complete a degree or undertake further study after a period of absence.
She is a mature returner working towards her Bachelor's degree.
Often appears as...
- mature returner
- student returner
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Used mainly in sports context to describe a player’s role during a game.
The coach is looking for a skilled returner for the next match.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialty Position
Indicates a player's specialized skill in returning the ball.
As a punt returner, he trains for agility and speed.
Pro Tip 3/3Action-Oriented
Focuses on the action of bringing the ball back after it's received.
A good returner can dramatically change the game's momentum.
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Safari Live - Day 222 PIPE...
her she might have gone back to the rest of the clan rather see if we can find her if we can't then we will a returner to these gentlemen who should be getting up as if the Sun starts to go down as the likelihood of these lions getting up it grows ever greater as the Sun Goes
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Quote examples
Saquon Barkley
American Athlete
I'm a guy that is willing to do whatever it is for the team, whether it is a kick returner, whether it be a punt returner, whether it be running down on kickoffs, whether it's line up in the slot, whether it's run a dummy play, fake play.
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Enzo Amore
American Musician
I was a ball guy. I played basketball, baseball, football. I excelled in football the most. I played running back, wide receiver, safety, kick returner, punt returner.
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Antonio Brown
American Athlete
I always modeled my game after the guys from Miami. Chad Ochocinco, Santana Moss, Andre Johnson. I used to love Roscoe Parrish as a returner.
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Lee Corso
American Entertainer
It's just boring to see a team punt the ball and have the returner fair-catch the ball all the time.
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Tavon Austin
American Football Player
I'm cool with it, running back, receiver, punt returner, it really doesn't make a difference to me.
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Julian Edelman
American Athlete
As a punt returner in the NFL, I know all about teamwork, high-speeds, and collisions on Sundays.
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Saquon Barkley
American Athlete
I'm a guy that is willing to do whatever it is for the team, whether it is a kick returner, whether it be a punt returner, whether it be running down on kickoffs, whether it's line up in the slot, whether it's run a dummy play, fake play.
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Enzo Amore
American Musician
I was a ball guy. I played basketball, baseball, football. I excelled in football the most. I played running back, wide receiver, safety, kick returner, punt returner.
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Antonio Brown
American Athlete
I always modeled my game after the guys from Miami. Chad Ochocinco, Santana Moss, Andre Johnson. I used to love Roscoe Parrish as a returner.
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Lee Corso
American Entertainer
It's just boring to see a team punt the ball and have the returner fair-catch the ball all the time.
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Tavon Austin
American Football Player
I'm cool with it, running back, receiver, punt returner, it really doesn't make a difference to me.
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Julian Edelman
American Athlete
As a punt returner in the NFL, I know all about teamwork, high-speeds, and collisions on Sundays.
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