Word: quarterback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: quar
ter
back
Definition: An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
Morphemes:
Affix: quarter
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A quarterback; the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make a back for; to furnish with a back.