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As a running back, it takes five offensive linemen, a tight end, a fullback and possibly two wide receivers, in order to make my job successful.
Marshawn Lynch

Meaning of "tight end" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIGHT END

tight end  [taɪt ɛnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIGHT END

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Tight end is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TIGHT END MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tight end

Tight end

The tight end is a position in American football and formerly Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be effective blockers. On the other hand, they are eligible receivers adept enough to warrant a defense's attention when running pass patterns. Because of the hybrid nature of the position, the tight end's role in any given offense depends on the tactical preferences and philosophy of the head coach. In some systems, the tight end will merely act as a sixth offensive lineman rarely going out for passes. Other systems utilize the tight end primarily as a receiver, frequently taking advantage of the tight end's size to create mismatches in the defensive secondary. Many coaches will often have one tight end who specializes in blocking in running situations while utilizing a better pass catching tight end in obvious passing situations. Offensive formations may have between zero and three tight ends at one time.

Definition of tight end in the English dictionary

The definition of tight end in the dictionary is a player who lines up near to the tackle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIGHT END


ascend
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attend
əˈtɛnd
bend
bɛnd
blend
blɛnd
boyfriend
ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd
defend
dɪˈfɛnd
depend
dɪˈpɛnd
end
ɛnd
extend
ɪkˈstɛnd
friend
frɛnd
girlfriend
ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd
intend
ɪnˈtɛnd
pretend
prɪˈtɛnd
recommend
ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd
send
sɛnd
spend
spɛnd
tend
tɛnd
trend
trɛnd
vend
vɛnd
weekend
ˌwiːkˈɛnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIGHT END

tight
tight five
tight forward
tight head
tight spot
tight-arse
tight-arsed
tight-fitting
tight-lipped
tight-rope walking
tightass
tightassed
tighten
tighten one´s belt
tightener
tightening
tightfisted
tightfistedness
tightish
tightishly

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIGHT END

at a loose end
at an end
at the sharp end
back end
best end
bottom end
come to an end
dead end
deep end
go off the deep end
in the end
no end
on end
tail end
the end
to go off the deep end
to the bitter end
top end
world without end
year end

Synonyms and antonyms of tight end in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tight end» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIGHT END

Find out the translation of tight end to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tight end from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tight end» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ala cerrada
570 millions of speakers

English

tight end
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तंग अंत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نهاية مشدودة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трудный конец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tight end
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টাইট শেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tight end
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

penghujung singkat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tight End
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タイトエンド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타이트 엔드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Endhog ketat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kết thúc chặt chẽ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறுக்கமான இறுதியில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घट्ट अंत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sıkı Son
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tight end
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tight End
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

важкий кінець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tight End
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφιχτό τέλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stywe einde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tight end
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tight end
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tight end

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIGHT END»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tight end

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QUOTES WITH «TIGHT END»

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Marshawn Lynch
As a running back, it takes five offensive linemen, a tight end, a fullback and possibly two wide receivers, in order to make my job successful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIGHT END»

Discover the use of tight end in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tight end and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tight End
A high school football player believes the harassment he is experiencing on and off the field is due to his father's prison record.
Matt Christopher, 2009
2
Plain Jane's Tight End
Jane Sebastian is perfectly satisfied living on Green Bay as a reclusive writer, managing her best friend's writing career, until one retired Packer invades her sanctuary and shows her how full life can be.
Liz Hunter, 2005
3
Coaching Football Successfully
5. The quarterback is the offensive trig- german. Develop his ball-handling and throwing skills as well as his leadership and confidence. Teach him to be comfortable and confident in the pocket. TIGHT END The tight end is a hybrid ...
Allan Trimble, 2005
4
Football's Eagle & Stack Defenses
In both defensive structures, a placement call is made to align the front seven defenders. In the Stack defense, the placement is always to the tight end. The word Stack is both the front and the placement call to the front seven defenders, just as ...
Ron Vanderlinden, 2008
5
The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a ...
The first-ever diet and fitness plan from an NFL player, this book will show you how to make simple lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments so you can feel stronger, healthier, and more energetic than ever before.
Tony Gonzalez, 2009
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Winning Football
If the tight end tries to move inside, the linebacker rides him in, keeping him off the inside linebacker and keeping leverage on the play. The linebacker looks for a back or guard to come to kick him out. If the tight end releases outside, the ...
Bill Ramseyer
7
Football Offenses and Plays
On the fast-flow 413, the tight end is usually 5 to 7 yards deep when he makes his move. On the counter action 411 and 419, the tight end is 8 to 10 yards deep. On the trap option action 421 and 429, the tight end is 12 to 14 yards deep. Having ...
Bill Mallory, Don Nehlen, 2006
8
Chris Baker (Tight End)
He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State. In May 2009 Chris married his long time girlfriend, Yadira Taveras, in Long Island, New York.
Emory Christer, 2011
9
Football's West Coast Offense
So in all passes in which the offense is trying to get all five receivers out, the quarterback and tight end key Mac (the inside backer to the strongside). As the tight end comes off the line, he keys Mac and if he shoots, the tight end expects a quick ...
Frank Henderson, 1997
10
The Pittsburgh Steelers
However, there are those who think Dermontti Dawson has more tools and may someday surpass Webster in all areas of the position. Tight end— Elbie Nickel. He became the Steelers' first tight end when that position really came into being in ...
Ed Bouchette, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIGHT END»

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Green Bay Packers tight end Quarless charged with firing a gun
Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless was arrested Saturday after police said he allegedly fired two shots into the air during an argument outside a ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
2
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates suspended for failed PED test
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, considered a sure-fire Hall of Famer once he retires, was suspended for the first four games of the NFL season for ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
3
Lions Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders dies at 68
For a decade, Charlie Sanders was one of the best tight ends in the NFL, a sure-handed pass catcher who helped revolutionize the position. But with the Detroit ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
4
Patriots Notebook: Tim Wright odd man out at tight end
Tight end #87 Rob Gronkowski takes his helmet off between drills during the Patriots ... FOXBORO — The Patriots cut ties with tight end Tim Wright much earlier ... «Boston Herald, Jun 15»
5
Maxx Williams gives Ravens long-term plan at tight end
The Ravens are banking on former Minnesota All-American tight end Maxx Williams to be an impactful pass-catching presence. The team traded up three spots ... «Baltimore Sun, May 15»
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Dolphins won't match Charles Clay's contract from the Bills
The Miami Dolphins' top executives decided they would prefer to regain $7 million in cap space rather than match the offer tight end Charles Clay received from ... «Sun Sentinel, Mar 15»
7
Falcons sign tight end Jacob Tamme to two-year deal
Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) drags Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry into the end zone as he scores a touchdown during the first half ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Mar 15»
8
Reports: Bills sign tight end Clay to rich offer sheet
The Buffalo Bills' laborious effort to acquire free agent tight end Charles Clay is one step closer to completion. According to multiple reports, the Bills have signed ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Mar 15»
9
Tight end Jordan Cameron signs with Miami Dolphins, spurns Browns
Multiple outlets reported that Cameron, a former Pro Bowl tight end who has battled concussions, would return to the Cleveland Browns on a two-year, $15 ... «MiamiHerald.com, Mar 15»
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By the numbers: Seahawks never have had a tight end like Jimmy …
“A tight end can go an entire season in Seattle and the only thing he'll catch is a cold,” Metzelaars, now the tight ends coach for the San Diego Chargers, said at ... «Seahawks.com, Mar 15»

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