quarterback
a person who leads or directs a group or activity.
to direct the offense of (a team).
to lead or direct: to quarterback a public-relations campaign.
to play the position of quarterback.
Origin of quarterback
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How to use quarterback in a sentence
These quarterbacks are testing their ability to leverage their indispensable talent and stretch their authority.
The NFL’s top QBs are waking up to their power, following Tom Brady and LeBron James | Jerry Brewer | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe next big quarterback question for Washington probably involves Smith.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke signs two-year contract to return to Washington Football Team | Sam Fortier | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostYet Brady has ignored all of that history, setting new single-season QB value records for quarterbacks at ages 40, 41, 42 and 43.
All The Ways That Tom Brady Is Football’s GOAT | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | February 9, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightAs usual, much of the most important roster maneuvering will involve quarterbacks.
The 10 biggest roster questions in the NFL as the offseason begins | John Clayton | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostThere are expected to be eye-catching moves involving high-profile quarterbacks.
NFL begins an uncertain offseason, with questions about vaccines, the salary cap and more | Mark Maske | February 9, 2021 | Washington Post
He is an immensely talented quarterback who has dedicated his entire life to athletic excellence and discipline.
Justin Bieber Isn’t Even 21, Yet Makes More Money Than Meryl Streep | Amy Zimmerman | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut that quiet approach has served the onetime UCLA quarterback, now 63, well through his lengthy acting career.
NCIS’s Mark Harmon Is the World’s Biggest TV Star | Jason Lynch | September 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOr consider the case of Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
Now, the Green Bay Packers quarterback is a Super Bowl champion, most valuable player, and State Farm Discount Double-Check guy.
Don’t Cry for Johnny Football. The NFL’s 22nd Pick Will Do Just Fine. | Ben Teitelbaum | May 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUniversity of Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles—“WHO?”
Don’t Cry for Johnny Football. The NFL’s 22nd Pick Will Do Just Fine. | Ben Teitelbaum | May 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSara was halfback on the freshman football team, while Jim played quarterback.
Still Jim | Honor Willsie MorrowHe was maneuvering his two hundred pounds around Washington Square with the agility of a quarterback.
Martian V.F.W. | G.L. VandenburgGrant's right guard and tackle stood up straight in their places, looking helplessly toward the quarterback.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkIt was a new play they had learned that past week, a double pass, with the quarterback eventually taking the ball.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkIt seemed to the little quarterback that the fellows had gone suddenly insane.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. Quirk
British Dictionary definitions for quarterback
/ (ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk) /
a player in American or Canadian football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play
Monday-morning quarterbacking wisdom after the event, esp by spectators
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