Associations to the word «Quarterback»

Wiktionary

QUARTERBACK, noun. (American football) an offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play
QUARTERBACK, verb. (American football) to play the position of quarterback
QUARTERBACK, verb. (by extension) to lead the offense

Dictionary definition

QUARTERBACK, noun. (football) the person who plays quarterback.
QUARTERBACK, noun. (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".
QUARTERBACK, verb. Play the quarterback.

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