Definition & Meaning | English word SECOND-STRINGER

Definitions of SECOND-STRINGER

1. 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.
2. A person who is not good enough to be considered proficient but may be useful as a backup.

Examples of Using SECOND-STRINGER in a Sentence

• However, the 49ers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 31–7 in the NFC Championship in which injuries to third-stringer Brock Purdy and fourth-stringer Josh Johnson during the game and first-stringer Trey Lance and second-stringer Jimmy Garoppolo previously in the season made the 49ers unable to stay competitive.
• With "The Bull" trapped on the depth chart behind PCC rushing leader Bob Davenport and second-stringer Doug Peters, regarded as among the best fullbacks in school history, UCLA head coach Red Sanders tried to slide him into the regular rotation with a position switch to guard, with Shinnick to remain on the field on the defense as a linebacker.
• The 49ers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 31–7 in the NFC Championship in which injuries to third-stringer Brock Purdy and fourth-stringer Josh Johnson during the game and first-stringer Trey Lance and second-stringer Jimmy Garoppolo previously in the season made the 49ers unable to stay competitive.

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