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I like to win; I like to compete; I like to sack the quarterback.
Jason Babin

Meaning of "quarterback" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF QUARTERBACK

quarterback  [ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUARTERBACK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quarterback is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES QUARTERBACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

quarterback

Quarterback

Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. Quarterbacks are the leaders of the offensive team, responsible for calling the play in the huddle.

Definition of quarterback in the English dictionary

The definition of quarterback in the dictionary is a player in American or Canadian football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH QUARTERBACK


bareback
ˈbɛəˌbæk
cashback
ˈkæʃˌbæk
chairback
ˈtʃɛəˌbæk
comeback
ˈkʌmˌbæk
cornerback
ˈkɔːnəˌbæk
feedback
ˈfiːdˌbæk
fireback
ˈfaɪəˌbæk
flareback
ˈfleəˌbæk
flashback
ˈflæʃˌbæk
hatchback
ˈhætʃˌbæk
horseback
ˈhɔːsˌbæk
huckaback
ˈhʌkəˌbæk
leatherback
ˈlɛðəˌbæk
outback
ˈaʊtˌbæk
paperback
ˈpeɪpəˌbæk
pickaback
ˈpɪkəˌbæk
playback
ˈpleɪˌbæk
razorback
ˈreɪzəˌbæk
roorback
ˈrʊəˌbæk
silverback
ˈsɪlvəˌbæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUARTERBACK

quarter window
quarter-bound
quarter-finalist
quarter-hour
quarter-hourly
quarter-miler
quarter-phase
quarter-pound
quarter-pounder
quarterage
quarterdeck
quarterdecker
quartered
quarterer
quarterfinal
quartering
quarterlies
quarterlife crisis
quarterlight
quarterly

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUARTERBACK

back
back to back
back-to-back
bounce back
callback
drawback
get back
go back
hold back
hold-back
laid-back
look back
Monday morning quarterback
pat on the back
payback
positive feedback
sit back
snapback
splashback
upper back

Synonyms and antonyms of quarterback in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «quarterback» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUARTERBACK

Find out the translation of quarterback to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quarterback from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quarterback» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

四分卫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quarterback
570 millions of speakers

English

quarterback
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्वार्टरबैक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوسط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

защитник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quarterback
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিকল্পনা করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quart
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Quarterback
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Quarterback
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クォーターバック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쿼터백
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quarterback
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người ném banh cà na ở my
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குவாட்டர்பேக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्वार्टरबॅक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Oyun kurucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quarterback
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozgrywający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

захисник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fundas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

quarterback
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

quarter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

quarter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

quarter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quarterback

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUARTERBACK»

The term «quarterback» is very widely used and occupies the 22.067 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUARTERBACK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quarterback

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10 QUOTES WITH «QUARTERBACK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word quarterback.
1
Gaines Adams
I love getting after that quarterback! That's my deal: sacking the quarterback.
2
Jason Babin
I like to win; I like to compete; I like to sack the quarterback.
3
Terry Bradshaw
What's the worst thing that can happen to a quarterback? He loses his confidence.
4
Tom Brady
Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.
5
Terrell Davis
I was always a big fan of waiting a year of two to groom an NFL quarterback; let him learn and mature.
6
Len Dawson
One of the reasons I loved playing quarterback was that I got to call the plays. The cancer put me in a position where I really wasn't in control anymore.
7
Doug Flutie
I think the only time I doubted myself was my senior year in high school. I was not offered a Division I scholarship. I remember a scout from Ohio State coming in and looking at my film. He was all excited to meet me. Then he met me and I was 5'10" and he said that I was not a Division I quarterback.
8
Dan Fouts
People ask me who he reminds me of. The way he's playing, I'd say he doesn't remind me of anybody. I've never seen anybody - running back, quarterback, wide receiver - make the plays that Vince Young made today.
9
Jeff Garcia
There are times when I'm watching an NFL quarterback struggling to get through the game, and I get bitter to some extent.
10
Jimmy Garoppolo
I started playing quarterback my junior year of high school.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUARTERBACK»

Discover the use of quarterback in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quarterback and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jake Maddox: Quarterback Sneak
Anton loves football, but when Malik, the quarterback for his team, starts showing off and playing selfishly, Anton is worried that the team is suffering, and football is not so much fun anymore.
Jake Maddox, 2008
2
Long Arm Quarterback: A New Football Team Sparks an Old Rivalry
Cap Wadell loves football; unfortunately, living in a rural town of 1,223 people makes putting together a team a little difficult.
Matt Christopher, 2009
3
Quarterback Comeback
During a crucial game against a rival team, Carlos learns that arrogance has no place on the football field.
Jake Maddox, 2010
4
Emergency Quarterback #5: Winning Season
Jason Fiorelli is having a great year as wingback on the Hudson City Hornets.
Rich Wallace, 2006
5
Quarterback Season
Another exciting, fast-paced sports story from Fred Bowen featuring lots of play-by-play action Matt Monroe is a shoo-in for starting quarterback for the Parkside Middle School football team this year.
Fred Bowen, 2013
6
Back-Up Quarterback
Dan has worked hard to earn the quarterback slot on the football team, but Clay, the new boy in town, looks like he might take Dan's position away.
Eleanor Robins, 2004
7
Backseat Quarterback
Witty take-off on professional football by a sportswriter - the wife of one of the game's greatest players.
Perian Conerly, 1963
8
The Great Quarterback Switch
Can Michael and Tom read each other's minds?
Matt Christopher, 2009
9
Quarterback Dad: A Play by Play Guide to Tackling Your New Baby
Quarterback Dad outlines a play-by-play birth plan and shows you how to tackle the registry and get your new star to sleep. With Quarterback Dad as your playbook, you are sure to lead your team to victory!
Bobby Mercer, Alison D. Schonwald, 2008
10
Quarterback Scramble
"Ben is happy to ride the bench--until the Hawks' star QB, Wes, gets suspended for pulling poor grades in math.
Brandon Terrell, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUARTERBACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quarterback is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Former NFL Quarterback Ken Stabler Dies
The Oakland Raiders say their former star quarterback Ken Stabler died from complications associated with colon cancer. Stabler was 69. NPR's Tom Goldman ... «NPR, Jul 15»
2
Video shows FSU quarterback punching woman at a bar
In one frame, Florida State University quarterback De'Andre Johnson, 19, is seen arguing with a woman at a crowded bar. In the next frame, she raises a fist. «CNN, Jul 15»
3
Quarterback Everett Golson Transfers to Florida State
Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson will be finishing his career at Florida State, per a report from Bruce Feldman. Golson, who led the Irish to a 12-0 ... «Tomahawk Nation, May 15»
4
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says deflated …
SALEM, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said Thursday night the scandal surrounding his use of deflated footballs during the NFL ... «National Post, May 15»
5
FSU Quarterback Jameis Winston Picked First In NFL Draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston as their first-round pick in the NFL draft on Thursday. Winston was ... «NPR, Apr 15»
6
The NFL Draft's Quarterback Problem
For months now, former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota has been working on what many inside the sport say is a massive change to his game. «Wall Street Journal, Apr 15»
7
Success for quarterbacks picked in NFL Draft first round? Less than …
Quarterbacks Tim Couch (1999), JaMarcus Russell (2007) and Andrew Luck (2012) were all first overall No. 1 picks in the NFL Draft. (Associated Press). «cleveland.com, Apr 15»
8
The Quarterback Whisperer
He's the Quarterback Whisperer, a self-made man in a self-made industry. Whitfield counsels, teaches, coaches, advises quarterbacks. His techniques have ... «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
9
Kicker says Tim Tebow is worst quarterback he's ever seen
A kicker — and not even one of those kickers who starred as a quarterback in high school and had to change to kicker once it became clear he was too small for ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
10
Tim Tebow joins Chip Kelly's quarterback crew
PHILADELPHIA -- Give Chip Kelly your tired, your poor, your no-huddle Heisman-winning quarterbacks yearning to run the read-option. Kelly traded for Sam ... «ESPN, Apr 15»

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