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noun Football.

the side of the offensive line opposite the side with the tight end, thereby the side having the smaller number of players.

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Words related to weak side

failing, foible, frailty, shortcoming, weakness, underbelly

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Origin of weak side

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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