tight ends
Hybrid football positions
Tight ends are offensive players in American football who line up on the line of scrimmage next to the tackles.
They serve a hybrid role—blocking like linemen and catching passes like wide receivers.
The position requires size for blocking and speed for receiving: The tight end caught a pass over the middle for fifteen yards.
Also used humorously to refer to shapely buttocks.
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- blockerSomething that obstructs
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Pass-catching offensive players
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