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tight end

noun Football.

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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Compare split end.

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Words nearby tight end

tight as a drum, tight as a tick, tightass, tight-assed, tighten, tight end, tighten one's belt, tighten the screws, tight-fisted, tightfitting, tight five
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