[{"word":"quarterback","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To play the position of quarterback.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quarterback"]}]