Definition of quarterback Quarterback

/kwɔˈɹtɚbæˌk/ - [kworterbak] - quar•ter•back

We found 8 definitions of quarterback from 4 different sources.

What does quarterback mean?

Noun Plural: quarterbacks
quarterback - (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team"
		signal caller, field general
		back (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
		football team, eleven a team that plays football
quarterback - (football) the person who plays quarterback
		signal caller, field general
		back (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
		football game, football any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
Verb quarterbacks, quarterbacking, quarterbacked
quarterback - play the quarterback
		play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
		football game, football any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

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quarterback (Noun)
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
quarterback (Verb)
To play the position of quarterback.
quarterback (Verb)
By extension to lead the offense.

A quarterback (QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the attacking team. They line up directly behind the center, in the middle of the attacking team's line. A quarterback is usually the leader of the attacking team, and starts most plays. In addition, the quarterback gives commands to the other players before the start of a play. A quarterback will in most attacking plays throw the ball to a member of their team, ready to run to the end of the pitch.

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quarterback, verb, present, 1st person singular of quarterback (infinitive).
quarterback, verb (infinitive).
quarterback, noun, singular of quarterbacks.