HyperDic: quarterback

English > 3 senses of the word quarterback:
NOUNperson quarterback, signal caller, field general(football) the person who plays quarterback
actquarterback, signal caller, field general(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
VERBcompetitionquarterbackplay the quarterback
quarterback > pronunciation
Soundskao'rterbae.k; kwao'rterbae.k
Rhymesaback ... zodiac: 126 rhymes with aek...
English > quarterback: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(football) the person who plays quarterback.
Synonymssignal caller, field general
Categoryfootball, football gameAny of various games / games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
Broaderback(football) a person who plays in the backfield
Spanishquarterback, quaterback
Catalanquaterback
Verbsquarterbackplay the quarterback
English > quarterback: 3 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team.
Example"quarterback is the most important position on the team"
Synonymssignal caller, field general
Member offootball team, elevenA team that plays football
Broaderback(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
Catalanquarterback
Verbsquarterbackplay the quarterback
English > quarterback: 3 senses > verb 1, competition
MeaningPlay the quarterback.
PatternSomebody ----s
Categoryfootball, football gameAny of various games / games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
Broaderplayparticipate in games / games or sport
Nounsquarterback(American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
quarterback(football) the person who plays quarterback

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