tight end

American  

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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Etymology

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

The Bruins are also expected to have tight end Hudson Habermehl back after he was cleared out of concussion protocol.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams have utilized sets featuring as many as three tight ends.

From Los Angeles Times

The Baltimore Ravens’ have their own version, which involves tight end Mark Andrews taking the snap.

From The Wall Street Journal

McVay is among coaches who recognize “how much of a matchup nightmare tight ends can be and how vital they are to an offense,” Reed said, “so it’s awesome to see the position grow.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then that summer, during football practice, he tweaked his hamstring while running through routes at tight end.

From The Wall Street Journal