English noun: quarterback | |||
1. | quarterback (person) (football) the person who plays quarterback | ||
Synonyms | field general, signal caller | ||
Broader (hypernym) | back | ||
Domain category | football, football game | ||
2. | quarterback (act) (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team | ||
Samples | Quarterback is the most important position on the team. | ||
Synonyms | field general, signal caller | ||
Broader (hypernym) | back | ||
Member meronym | eleven, football team | ||
English verb: quarterback | |||
1. | quarterback (competition) play the quarterback | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
Domain category | football, football game | ||