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SECOND-STRING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does second-string mean?
• SECOND-STRING (adjective)
The adjective SECOND-STRING has 1 sense:
1. being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
Familiarity information: SECOND-STRING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team
Context example:
a second-string pitcher
Similar:
secondary (being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate)
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