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- DictionaryTight end/ˌtīt ˈend/
noun
- 1. an offensive end who lines up close to the tackle.
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The tight end (TE) is an offensive position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football. It is a hybrid that combines the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a receiver. As part of the receiver corps, they play inside the flanks (tight), contrasted with the split end who plays outside the flanks (wide). Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the... Wikipedia