noun Download 🔗Share An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play. Examples : "The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. " sport position person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back. Examples : "The football team's quarterback took the snap and, while blocking the opposing team, handed off the ball to the running back. " sport position game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position. Examples : "The rugby team's new quarterback ran the ball well during practice. " sport position essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play the position of quarterback. Examples : "My son wants to quarterback the school's football team next year. " sport position game action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity. Examples : "The student council president will quarterback the fundraising campaign for the new library. " group business sport organization action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading