pusher

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English · Dialect

n. a small chair on wheels used for moving a baby around while you walk.

n. a wheeled vehicle for transporting a baby or young child.

“She put the baby in the pusher and went for a walk in the garden.”

“The new model of pusher is designed to be lightweight and foldable, making it ideal for parents who frequently use public transport.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person or thing that physically pushes something.

n. an agent or mechanism that applies physical force to move an object forward.

“The crowd was so thick that the people at the back became pushers, forcing everyone forward.”

“In some busy metropolitan subway systems, professional pushers are employed to ensure passengers are safely inside the carriages before the doors close.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. an airplane that has its propeller at the back instead of the front.

n. an aircraft configuration in which the propeller is mounted behind the engine or fuselage, pushing the plane forward.

“The early aviator experimented with a pusher design to give the pilot a better view.”

“While most modern light aircraft use a tractor configuration, certain specialized drones utilize a pusher propeller to keep the camera's field of view clear.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Informal

n. a tennis player who just hits the ball back safely and waits for the other person to make a mistake.

n. a defensive player who avoids aggressive shots, instead focusing on returning the ball consistently to induce opponent errors.

“He is a frustrating pusher who never hits a winner but never misses the court.”

“The young prodigy struggled against the veteran pusher, finding it difficult to generate pace against such soft and consistent returns.”