Definition of Second-stringer

1. Noun. An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced.

Exact synonyms: Reserve, Substitute
Group relationships: Bench
Generic synonyms: Athlete, Jock
Specialized synonyms: Bench Warmer, Pinch Hitter
Derivative terms: Substitute, Substitute, Substitute

Definition of Second-stringer

1. Noun. A person who plays second string. A person who is kept on a sports team as a backup in case a ''first string'' player is unavailable. ¹

2. Noun. A person who is not good enough to be considered proficient but is possible as a backup. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Second-stringer

second-order kinetics
second-person
second-person plural
second-person plurals
second-person singular
second-person singulars
second-place finish
second-rate
second-rater
second-sheet
second-sighted
second-stability region
second-storey man
second-storey men
second-string
second-stringer (current term)
second-to-last
second-year
second act
second balcony
second banana
second bananas
second base
second baseman
second bases
second battle of Ypres
second best
second childhood

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