"punt returner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: punt returners [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} punt returner (plural punt returners)
  1. (American football) A player on the receiving team whose primary job is to catch the football during a punt and carry the ball. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-punt_returner-en-noun-eLVMFZqV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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