quarterback.
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
Meaning & usage
An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
Where this word comes from
From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.
To play the position of quarterback.
To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
Where this word comes from
From quarter + back, in reference to the position in front of the halfback position.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.