split end

split +‎ end

split end (plural split ends)

1. (chiefly in the plural) A hair which has split at the end, usually from dryness or poor nutrition.

   I've got so many split ends – I think I must be working too hard.

2. (American football) The position which lines up wide and on the offensive line of scrimmage whose primary job is to serve as a wide receiver.

   Jones played split end.

3. (American football) A player playing the position of split end.

   The split end ran deep.

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