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1quarterback
noun quar·ter·back \ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-ˌbak\
American football : a player who leads a team's attempts to score usually by passing the ball to other players
Full Definition of QUARTERBACK
1
: an offensive back in football who usually lines up behind the center, calls the signals, and directs the offensive play of the team
2
: one who directs and leads
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First Known Use of QUARTERBACK
1879
Rhymes with QUARTERBACK
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2quarterback
verb
American football : to play the position of quarterback for (a team)
: to lead or organize (something) by making important decisions
Full Definition of QUARTERBACK
transitive verb
1
: to direct the offensive play of (as a football team)
2
: to give executive direction to : boss <quarterbacked the original buying syndicate — Time>
intransitive verb
: to play quarterback
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First Known Use of QUARTERBACK
1944
QUARTERBACK Defined for Kids
quarterback
noun quar·ter·back \ˈkwȯr-tər-ˌbak\
Definition of QUARTERBACK for Kids
: a football player who leads a team's attempts to score usually by passing the ball to other players
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