quarterback

Word parts

quarter + back

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkwɔːtəbak/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular quarterback

Plural quarterbacks

1. (countable) (sports) A quarterback is the person in charge of the football and delivers the football to either a tight end, running back, or wide receiver.

   The quarterback is very tall.

Verb

Plain form quarterback

Third-person singular quarterbacks

Past tense quarterbacked

Past participle quarterbacked

Present participle quarterbacking

1. (sports) If you quarterback, you play the position of quarterback.
2. (sports) If you quarterback, you lead the offense.

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