Synonyms for quarterback

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kwawr-ter-bak

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk

Top 10 synonyms for quarterback

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Définition 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

Antonyms for quarterback

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