Plural of quarterback
regular plural
The plural of quarterback is quarterbacks.
Forms of quarterback
| Singular | quarterback /ˈkwɔːtəbak/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | quarterbacks |
| Countable | countable |
Quarterbacks in a sentence
- On the field, Brown thwarted triple-teams, mauled quarterbacks and stuffed running lanes.2020 April 24, Ken Belson, Ben Shpigel, “Full Round 1 2020 N.F.L. Picks and Analysis”, in New York Times. From the entry running lane
- The Browns . . . threw three quarterbacks into the tire fire against Baltimore last week.2016 November 18, David White, “Pro Football: Who We Think Will Win in Week 11”, in New York Times, retrieved 10 Feb 2017. From the entry tire fire
- I’m sure Darth Hoodie has some other illegal way of messing with inexperienced quarterbacks on the road.2015 November 27, Jimmy Kempski quoted in "Patriots-Broncos prediction roundup" in Boston Globe. From the entry Darth
- Quarterbacks are allowed to audibilize, or change the play at the line of scrimmage.2012 June 13, Howie Long, John Czarnecki, Football Rules and Positions In A Day For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN. From the entry audibilize
- Members of the elite group of active quarterbacks, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Drew Brees, for instance, also earned their reputation by making plays almost exclusively from the pocket.2014 June 20, Gregor Bozic, "Ramblings: Classic Pocket Passers versus Mobile Quarterbacks", Football Outsiders. From the entry pocket
Meaning of quarterback
- noun An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
- noun An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
- noun A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
Questions about the plural of quarterback
- What is the plural of quarterback?
- The plural of quarterback is quarterbacks.
- Is quarterback countable?
- Quarterback is a countable noun.
Source and license
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