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tight end n

(American football) The position at the end of the offensive line whose primary jobs are to block and serve as a short receiver. A player (called an end) playing the position of tight end (sense 1.1). (Canadian football, historical) The position at the end of the offensive line whose primary jobs were to block and serve as a short receiver; this position is no longer used. A player (called an end) playing the position of tight end (sense 2.1). To celebrate April Fools’ Day, we are featuring—oh, get your head out of the gutter!

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