quarterback
substantivoverbocorrente nos diálogos
- //ˈkwɔːtəbak//
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
substantivo
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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.
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históricoAn offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
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históricoA position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
Etimologia
From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.
verbo
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To play the position of quarterback.
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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
- pretérito
- quarterbacked
- particípio passado
- quarterbacked
- gerúndio
- quarterbacking
- 3.ª pessoa do singular
- quarterbacks
quarterback · An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
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