noun
Meaning 1
One who plays gridiron football.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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Phrase guide
football player
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noun
Meaning 2
One who plays association football, aka soccer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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noun
Meaning 3
One who plays American football.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 4
One who plays Canadian football.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, Canadian
Topics: ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 5
A large, intimidating male.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal
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noun
Meaning 6
an athlete who plays American football
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: footballer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: athlete, jock, player, participant
Narrower terms: back, ball carrier, runner, blocker, cornerback, football hero, kicker, linebacker, line backer, lineman, receiver, pass receiver, pass catcher, tackler
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Etymology
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