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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
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