noun Download 🔗Share An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play. Examples : ""The quarterbacks practiced throwing the football to the receivers after school." " sport game position 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 : "During recess football, the bigger kids acted as quarterbacks, protecting the younger ones who tried to run with the ball. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position. Examples : "Sentence: "In rugby football, the quarterbacks receive the ball from the forwards and decide the next play." " sport position game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play the position of quarterback. Examples : ""During practice, different players quarterbacked the team to see who performed best in the role." " sport position 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 : ""Maria quarterbacks the marketing campaign, delegating tasks and ensuring everyone stays on track." " sport business organization group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
