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quarterback

quar·ter·back

UK/ˈkwɔːtəbak/ US/ˈkwɔrtɜrˌbæk/ fairly common
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team

  • “quarterback is the most important position on the team”
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verb

1.

Origin

From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.

Phrases

  • armchair quarterback
  • Monday morning quarterback
  • Monday-morning quarterback

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