quarterback

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//ˈkwɔːtəbak//

An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

sustantivo

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
históricoAn offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
3
históricoA position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.

Etimología

From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.

verbo

1
To play the position of quarterback.
2
figuradoTo 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.

Formas

plural: quarterbacks
pasado: quarterbacked
participio: quarterbacked
gerundio: quarterbacking
3.ª persona del singular: quarterbacks

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quarterback · An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

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