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quarterback
[ kwawr-ter-bak ]
noun
- a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
- the position played by this back.
- a person who leads or directs a group or activity.
verb (used with object)
- to direct the offense of (a team).
- to lead or direct:
to quarterback a public-relations campaign.
verb (used without object)
- to play the position of quarterback.
quarterback
/ ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk /
noun
- a player in American or Canadian football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play
- Monday-morning quarterbackingwisdom after the event, esp by spectators
Word History and Origins
Origin of quarterback1
Example Sentences
They have fired their coach and general manager, and seem to have handed the decision-making to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who went for it on fourth down five times against the Rams.
Kyren Williams rushed for 122 yards, Kam Curl forced a fumble and the Rams defense kept Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers mostly at bay as the Rams extended their winning streak to four games.
He was a run stopper and a quarterback chaser.
With legendary Packers quarterback Bart Starr serving as his holder, Hornung made the first fair-catch kick in more than 30 years ... barely.
The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second quarter Thursday to propel the Chargers to a 34-27 win that has the team on the brink of its first playoff appearance since 2022.
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