second string
noun
the squad of players available either individually or as a team to replace or relieve those who start a game.
second-stringer
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a word derived from
second string.
Example Sentences
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But the production of veterans such as Flacco, who is 2-1 with the Browns, and young standouts such as Purdy shows the value of a solid second-stringer.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
Added Lockett, who spoke to Smith’s seven years as second-stringer: “The things that he’s experienced, the things that he’s overcome — drives like this, that’s probably nothing to him from what he’s overcome.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
And once word gets out, as it inevitably does quickly in the old-car world, spikes in demand for the second-stringer send prices sailing, which starts the substitute-seeking process all over again.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2022
Patterson had been working with the third team before leading the Hokies to victory with starter Hendon Hooker hurt and second-stringer Ryan Willis struggling.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2020
Now that he’s there, Flacco will return as a second-stringer.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2018
