split end
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nounFootball.
an offensive end who lines up some distance outside the formation on the line of scrimmage as a pass receiver.
Origin of split end
1An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
- Also called flanker, spread end.
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How to use split end in a sentence
The bolt itself screws into a sleeve which is split, and draws a wedge nut up to the split end of the sleeve.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbePut these slips of bacon (one at a time) into the cleft or split end of the larding-pin.
Domestic French Cookery, 4th ed. | Sulpice BaruThe pestle is usually made by confining an iron wedge in the split end of a round stick, by means of an iron ring.
Popular Technology, Vol. I (of 2) | Edward HazenYour comb can rest on two forked-stick supports tacked on the tree, or two split-end sticks.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle BeardA split-end stick may be used for the same purpose by wedging the bacon in between the two sides of the split.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard
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