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second row

British  

noun

  1. rugby Union

    1. the forwards in the second row of a scrum

    2. ( as modifier )

      a second-row forward

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It flew that way until mid-March, after the FAA approved most of them—though three seats in the second row are still blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

This curvaceous shape encloses an open and spacious cabin, with plenty of light in the second row and versatile storage in the stern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fast-starting Benetton, who lost captain Michele Lamaro on the morning of the game after his partner went into labour, took a fifth-minute lead through a try from Italy international second row Niccolo Cannone.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

In the yoga room, we set up our mats in the second row.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“I want center,” he confides in me, “though I’ll probably get wing again. You’ll get second row in spite of being lanky and weak.”

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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