 quarterback |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (football) the person who plays quarterback | |
| Synonyms: | field_general signal_caller | |
| Related terms: | back passer football | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (american football,games) play the quarterback, in football | |
| Related terms: | play football | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (sport,american football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team | |
| Synonyms: | field_general signal_caller | |
| Examples: | "quarterback is the most important position on the team" |
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| Related terms: | back football_team | |
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