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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A receiver who normally lines up at least several yards to the side of the offensive formation.

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  • noun American football an offensive football player whose position on the line of scrimmage is farthest from the ball and whose function to principally to catch passes.

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