quarterback
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a playAn offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
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» I'm the quarterback of the team.
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Examples
20 sentencesI'm the quarterback of the team.
Our team needs a new quarterback.
Our team has a new quarterback.
Meaning
3 senses(Canadian)An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
Quarterback
квотербекkvoterbek
(historical)A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
(football) the person who plays quarterback
(historical)An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
Origin
From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.
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Forms
plural: quarterbacks| Singular | quarterback |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- (football) the person who plays quarterback:signal callerfield general
- (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of their team:signal callerfield general
Word family
5 related wordsSee also
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