noun🔗ShareDer SpielmacherAn offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play."The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "Der Spielmacher warf während des Footballspiels der Schule einen weiten Pass auf den Wide Receiver.sportpositionpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuarterbackAn offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back."The football team's quarterback took the snap and, while blocking the opposing team, handed off the ball to the running back. "Der Quarterback des Footballteams nahm den Snap und übergab, während er die gegnerische Mannschaft blockte, den Ball an den Running Back.sportpositiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuarterback(rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position."The rugby team's new quarterback ran the ball well during practice. "Der neue Quarterback der Rugby-Mannschaft trug den Ball während des Trainings gut.sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAls Quarterback spielenTo play the position of quarterback."My son wants to quarterback the school's football team next year. "Mein Sohn möchte nächstes Jahr Quarterback in der Footballmannschaft der Schule spielen.sportpositiongameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLeiten, anführen(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity."The student council president will quarterback the fundraising campaign for the new library. "Der Präsident des Studentenrats wird die Spendenaktion für die neue Bibliothek leiten.groupbusinesssportorganizationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
