second string
noun/ˌsekənd ˈstrɪŋ/
/ˌsekənd ˈstrɪŋ/
(especially North American English)- the players in a sports team who are available to replace those who start a game; one of these players
- United's second string were in Reserve Cup action last night.
- Wilson was a second string for New Zealand in last week's match.
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