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tighthead
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈtaɪt.hed/ us /ˈtaɪt.hed /(alsotighthead prop)
a rugby player who plays at the front of the scrum(= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and arms joined, and push against each other to get control of the ball) on the side away from where the ball is thrown in, or this position in a team:
He is Australia's best tighthead prop.
at tightheadThe 27-year-old wins his first cap at tighthead.
I made it clear that I would like to be selected as a tighthead.
Last weekend showed that John can play tighthead.
He was converted by the coach from tighthead prop to hooker.
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