quarterbacks

/K W AO1 R T ER0 B AE0 K S/
noun
  1. 1

    An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

  2. 2

    An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.

  3. 3

    (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.

verb
  1. 1

    To play the position of quarterback.

  2. 2

    (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quarterback, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quarterbacks