quarterback vs shepherd

quarterback

noun
  • A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position. 

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

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

verb
  • To play the position of quarterback. 

  • To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity. 

shepherd

noun
  • A male watcher/guardian/guider/leader 

  • A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock. 

  • Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody. 

  • A swain; a rustic male lover. 

  • The pastor of a church; one who guides others in religion. 

  • A male sheep tender 

  • A German Shepherd. 

  • A male pastor 

verb
  • To obstruct an opponent from getting to the ball, either when a teammate has it or is going for it, or if the ball is about to bounce through the goal or out of bounds. 

  • To watch over; to guide. 

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