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tight end

noun

, Football.
  1. an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tight end1

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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Example Sentences

With his body poised at the wheel, Dad became the tight end in an endless fourth quarter, score tied.

Last summer, he scored the largest signing bonus ever granted to a tight end.

The Patriots have the better offense if tight end Rob Gronkowski has sufficiently recovered from a high ankle sprain.

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