quarterback
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈkwɔːtəbak//
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
noun
- 1
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
Standing 6-foot-6, 237 pounds, Herbert’s size and arm strength are consistent with a prototypical N.F.L. quarterback, and he led the Ducks to a Pac-12 championship and a victory at the Rose Bowl in January with not much talent at receiver.
- 2
historicalAn offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
- 3
historicalA position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
Etymology
From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.
verb
- 1
To play the position of quarterback.
- 2
figurativeTo lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
Wayman's major responsibility is to quarterback the team, coordinating business development, project scheduling and management and quality control.
Forms
- plural
- quarterbacks
- past tense
- quarterbacked
- past participle
- quarterbacked
- present participle
- quarterbacking
- third person singular
- quarterbacks
quarterback · An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
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