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1. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
   "field general is the most important position on the team";
   - quarterback [N. Amer], signal caller
    
2. (football) the person who plays quarterback
   - quarterback [N. Amer], signal caller

Derived forms: field generals

Type of: back

Part of: eleven, football team