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quarterback

noun verb

(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of their team

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
Q
Ends with
K
Contains
UA
Scrabble score
28
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of their team

    “quarterback is the most important position on the team”

noun

  1. (football) the person who plays quarterback

verb

  1. play the quarterback

In context

Example Sentences

quarterback is the most important position on the team
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