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wide receiver

noun

Football.
  1. an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.



wide receiver

noun

  1. American football a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wide receiver1

First recorded in 1965–70
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“He’s an excellent wide receiver,” she said.

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The recently signed wide receiver talks about how he’s adjusting to practices with Matthew Stafford and the team, which is bonding with the veteran.

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Gadsden, a converted wide receiver, will team with free-agent acquisition Tyler Conklin, who has had at least 50 catches in each of the last four seasons, to boost the tight end position.

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Wide receiver Puka Nacua on the Rams’ new-look offense, what he thinks of Davante Adams and minicamp in Hawaii.

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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.

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