defensive end

US /dɪˈfensɪv end/
UK /dɪˈfensɪv end/
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defensive end

a defensive player in American football who lines up on the end of the defensive line and whose main role is to rush the passer or contain outside runs

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The team drafted a strong defensive end in the first round.
La squadra ha scelto un forte defensive end nel primo turno.
The defensive end sacked the quarterback twice during the game.
Il defensive end ha placcato il quarterback due volte durante la partita.