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second-stringer

DEFINITIONS OF: second-stringer

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n an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

Synonyms:
reserve, substitute
Types:
bench warmer
(sports) a substitute who seldom plays
pinch hitter
(baseball) a substitute for the regular batter
Type of:
athlete, jock
a person trained to compete in sports
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