field general

/fild ˌdʒɛnərəl/
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Other forms: field generals

Definitions of field general
  1. noun
    (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
    synonyms: quarterback, signal caller
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    type of:
    back
    (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
  2. noun
    (football) the person who plays quarterback
    synonyms: quarterback, signal caller
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    type of:
    back
    (football) a person who plays in the backfield
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