Meaning Of The Word Second string

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Second string Meaning

Second string Definition
Second string Definition

What's The Definition Of Second string?

second string
If you describe a person or thing as someone's second string, you mean that they are only used if another person or thing is not available.

second string in American English
noun: the squad of players available either individually or as a team to replace or relieve those who start a game

second string in British English
a person or thing regarded as a secondary source of strength
adjective: being a substitute player
noun: an alternative course of action, etc, intended to come into use should the first fail (esp in the phrase a second string to one's bow)

second-string in American English
that is the second or a substitute choice for play at the specified position

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