second-stringer en · NOUN
Etymology
From second string + -er.
Meanings
- A person who plays second string. A person who is kept on a sports team as a backup in case a "first-string" player is unavailable.
- A person who is not good enough to be considered proficient but may be useful as a backup.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| second-stringers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| second stringer | alternative | lexicographic |