quarterback

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (football) the person who plays quarterback
  2. noun (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
  3. verb play the quarterback

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

signal caller, field general

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