Quarterback — meaning in English

English meaning

• quarterback noun In American football, the player who leads the offense and typically throws or hands off the ball at the start of each play.

Senses

Quarterback is used for these senses in English:

• quarterback (American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

quarterback — full definition

1. noun In American football, the player who leads the offense and typically throws or hands off the ball at the start of each play.
2. verb To lead or direct a team or project.