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FIRST-STRING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does first-string mean?
• FIRST-STRING (adjective)
The adjective FIRST-STRING has 2 senses:
1. of members of a team; not substitutes
2. being a regular member of a team
Familiarity information: FIRST-STRING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of members of a team; not substitutes
Similar:
regular (in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Being a regular member of a team
Context example:
first-string players
Similar:
primary (of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary)
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