Quarterback (Noun)
Meaning 1
(football) the person who plays quarterback.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The quarterback threw a long pass down the field to the open receiver.
- He has been the team's starting quarterback for the past three seasons.
- The quarterback quickly called a timeout to regroup with his teammates.
- After college, he was drafted as a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft.
- The team hired a new coach who specialized in developing young quarterbacks.
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Meaning 2
(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback has to call the play and distribute the ball to the running backs or wide receivers.
- He took a snap from the center and dropped back to pass, scanning the field for an open receiver as the quarterback.
- In American football, the quarterback position requires the player to have strong leadership and communication skills.
- At practice, the coach was drilling the quarterback on how to avoid the rush and roll out to his left to pass.
- As a seasoned quarterback, he was able to read the defensive alignment and adjust the play accordingly.