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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

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Beyond that, one of the team’s linchpins showed he still has something left: tight end Travis Kelce led the Chiefs against Detroit in catches and receiving yards.

The Chargers, without injured receiver Quentin Johnston, leaned more heavily into rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II, whose father played receiver for the Dolphins for six seasons.

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Contain tight end Darren Waller, one of Miami’s few bright spots.

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In August, she announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and two songs that seem to touch on their relationship are among the better numbers here.

New tight end Evan Engram has stepped up big and new running back JK Dobbins is a guy they believe in.

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