quarterback

Noun
  1. (football) the person who plays quarterback (synset 110518401)
    referred to in: football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    is a type of: back - (football) a person who plays in the backfield
    same as: field general, signal caller
  2. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team (synset 100727818)
    "quarterback is the most important position on the team"
    is a type of: back - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
    belongs to: eleven, football team - a team that plays football
    same as: field general, signal caller
Verb
  1. Play the quarterback (synset 201078763)
    referred to in: football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    is a type of: play - participate in games or sport

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