tight end

American  

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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Etymology

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

“He’s screaming,” tight end Davis Allen said Wednesday, chuckling.

From Los Angeles Times

San Francisco just traveled across the country and won a physical game in which they lost star tight end George Kittle.

From Los Angeles Times

By contrast the 49ers -- who have been decimated by a deepening injury crisis for much of the season -- suffered yet another cruel blow against Philadelphia, when tight end George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon.

From Barron's

Star tight end George Kittle had torn his Achilles and would be out for the rest of the season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hill, who plays like he should be a tight end for an NFL team, bulled his way around for 18 points, making nine of 13 shots.

From Los Angeles Times