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Quarterback

//ˈkwɔːtəbak// noun, verb

Noun

1
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play. Canadian
"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."
2
(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of their team wordnet
3
An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back. historical
4
(football) the person who plays quarterback wordnet
5
A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position. historical

Verb

1
To play the position of quarterback. transitive
2
play the quarterback wordnet
3
To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity. broadly, figuratively, transitive
"Wayman's major responsibility is to quarterback the team, coordinating business development, project scheduling and management and quality control."

Etymology 1

From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.

Etymology 2

From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.

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