A local official who oversees the running of an election in a given area. / The officer who makes returns of writs, etc.

plural of returning officer

(bowling) A rack for bowling balls at the start of a bowling lane, where the balls are transported after returning from the pinsetter.

plural of kickoff returner

(American football) A player on the receiving side whose primary job is to catch the football during a kickoff and carry the ball.

plural of punt returner

(American football) A player on the receiving team whose primary job is to catch the football during a punt and carry the ball.

plural of ball return

(agriculture) Surface or subsurface water that leaves the field following application of irrigation water.

(uncountable) The lending of goods to a retailer on condition that the latter may return any he has not sold. / (countable) A sale (to a retailer) under this mechanism.