second-stringer

Definitions of second-stringer
  1. noun
    an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
    synonyms: reserve, substitute
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    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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