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quarterback

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1quar·ter·back

noun \ˈkw(r)-tər-ˌbak\

Definition of QUARTERBACK

1
: an offensive back in football who usually lines up behind the center, calls the signals, and directs the offensive play of the team
2
: one who directs and leads

First Known Use of QUARTERBACK

1879

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