Antonyms for quarterback


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : kwawr-ter-bak
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk


Definition of quarterback

Origin :
  • in U.S. football, 1876, from quarter (n.) + back (n.); so called from his position on the field at the start of play, between the halfback and the center. As a verb from 1945. Figurative sense from 1952. Monday morning quarterback is 1932 (n.), 1972 (v.); originally pro football player slang for sportswriters (U.S. professional football games typically are played on Sundays).
  • As in advisor : noun guide
  • As in adviser/advisor : noun person who recommends, teaches, or otherwise helps
  • As in lead : verb guide physically
  • As in lead : verb guide mentally; influence
  • As in arrange : verb make plans, often involving agreement
  • As in overlook : verb supervise
  • As in oversee : verb manage, supervise
  • As in plan : verb think out; prepare in advance
  • As in spearhead : verb lead, start
  • As in supervise : verb manage people, project
  • As in boss : verb control; command
  • As in control : verb have charge of
  • As in coordinate : verb match, relate
  • As in direct : verb manage, oversee
  • As in guide : verb direct, lead
Example sentences :
  • Foss, the Ohio quarterback, was the individual star of the game.
  • Extract from : « Practical English Composition: Book II. » by Edwin L. Miller
  • Roehm, the quarterback, was one of Hughitt's understudies last season.
  • Extract from : « News Writing » by M. Lyle Spencer
  • There came a punt and the Harvard quarterback raced down the field.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Grew Older » by Heywood Broun
  • But he knew that was exactly what the Harvard quarterback intended to prevent.
  • Extract from : « The Jester of St. Timothy's » by Arthur Stanwood Pier
  • I said to the coach: 'I think something has happened to our quarterback.'
  • Extract from : « Football Days » by William H. Edwards
  • He developed Miller, a quarterback who stood on a par with the best quarterbacks in 1915.
  • Extract from : « Football Days » by William H. Edwards
  • The ball was thrown forward by the quarterback, which was a foul.
  • Extract from : « Football Days » by William H. Edwards
  • Frank had been established as quarterback on the second team on the Monday following the Pawling game, and was making good there.
  • Extract from : « Frank Armstrong at College » by Matthew M. Colton
  • Away back in his head was the hope that he might still win out in the race for the quarterback position.
  • Extract from : « Frank Armstrong at College » by Matthew M. Colton
  • The signal came sharp and clear from the lips of the quarterback, high above the background of yells from the partisans.
  • Extract from : « Frank Armstrong at College » by Matthew M. Colton

Synonyms for quarterback

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