second-stringer


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second string

n.
The group of players that substitute for the starting players or from which substitute players are drawn on a sports team.

sec′ond-string′ adj.
sec′ond-string′er (-strĭng′ər) n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.second-stringer - an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
bench - the reserve players on a team; "our team has a strong bench"
athlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sports
bench warmer - (sports) a substitute who seldom plays
pinch hitter - (baseball) a substitute for the regular batter
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