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quarterbacks

noun

Meaning

  1. An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
  2. An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
  3. (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
  4. To play the position of quarterback.
  5. (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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