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wide receiver

–noun Football.
an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.

Origin:
1965–70
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wide receiver  
n.   Football
A receiver who usually lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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