field_general has definitions from the fields of sport,american football,games
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[ noun ] (football) the person who plays quarterback

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Rabb , the former Louisiana_State field_general , came_off the bench for his debut with the Bills Sunday and directed his new team to a 22 - 12 upset victory over the Houston_Oilers , defending league champions .

Related terms

back passer football

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[ noun ] (sport,american football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team

Examples

"quarterback is the most important position on the team"

Related terms

back football_team

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