quarterback
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English
Definitions
noun
- An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
- An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
- (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
- To play the position of quarterback.
- (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
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field generalsignal callerplayergamblerbackcaptainstrategistrearhalfbackrunning backfullbackpasseroffensive backdefensive halfbackbackfielderfull-back