quarterback
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noun \ˈkwȯ(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
See First Known Use of QUARTERBACK
1879
Rhymes with QUARTERBACK
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verbDefinition of QUARTERBACK
transitive verb
1
: to direct the offensive play of (as a football team)
2
: to give executive direction to : boss <quarterbacked the original buying syndicate — Time>
intransitive verb
: to play quarterback
Examples of QUARTERBACK
- He quarterbacked his high school team.
- She quarterbacked the company's latest ad campaign.
First Known Use of QUARTERBACK
1944
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