noun🔗ShareLe quart-arrièreAn 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. "Le quart-arrière a lancé une longue passe au receveur éloigné pendant le match de football de l'école.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. "Le quarterback de l'équipe de football a pris le snap et, tout en bloquant l'équipe adverse, a passé le ballon au running back.sportpositiongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDemi de mêlée(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. "Le nouveau demi de mêlée de l'équipe de rugby a bien porté le ballon pendant l'entraînement.sportpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJouer au poste de quarterbackTo play the position of quarterback."My son wants to quarterback the school's football team next year. "Mon fils veut jouer au poste de quarterback dans l'équipe de football de l'école l'année prochaine.sportpositiongameactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMener, diriger(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. "Le président du conseil étudiant mènera la campagne de collecte de fonds pour la nouvelle bibliothèque.groupbusinesssportorganizationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
