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quarterback

quar·ter·back [ kwáwrtər bàk ]


noun  (plural quar·ter·backs)
Definition:
 
player in football: in football, a player positioned behind the center who directs the play by calling signals



transitive verb  (past and past participle quar·ter·backed, present participle quar·ter·back·ing, 3rd person present singular quar·ter·backs)
Definition:
 
1. direct team: to direct the offensive play of a football team

2. be in charge of operation: to direct or mastermind an operation ( slang )

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