Quarterback: meaning, definitions and examples

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quarterback

 

[ หˆkwษ”หrtษ™rbรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

American football

A quarterback is a key player in American football, responsible for directing the offense. Typically positioned behind the center at the start of a play, their primary role is to receive the snap and either pass the ball or hand it off to a running back. Their decision-making and leadership on the field is crucial for the team's success. Quarterbacks are often seen as the face of the team and are widely analyzed for their performances in games.

Synonyms

field general, playmaker, signal caller.

Examples of usage

  • The quarterback threw a perfect touchdown pass.
  • He was drafted as the starting quarterback for the team.
  • The quarterback called an audible before the snap.

Translations

Translations of the word "quarterback" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเคฐเคฌเฅˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะพั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟผํ„ฐ๋ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุงุฑุชุฑ ุจุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ››ๅˆ†ๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฒะพั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quarterback

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quarterback

Etymology

The word 'quarterback' is thought to have originated in the 19th century, evolving from the early formation of American football. It was first documented in the context of the sport in the late 1800s. The term likely derives from its description of a player positioned behind the center, during the snap, who is a quarter back from the line of scrimmage. Over time, the quarterback position has grown in importance, evolving in tandem with the gameโ€™s development and strategies. The quarterback has become a central figure in American football, often embodying the leadership role within the team.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,180, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.