ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Third-string

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Third-string is an adjective meaning belonging to the third string of a team; one who plays behind the first and second strings.

Meaning

belonging to the third string of a team; one who plays behind the first and second strings.

More Meanings

  1. a substitute or replacement.

Example Sentences

The young college quarterback was on the third-string, and played only during blowouts.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include second-string, first-string, second-division, weak-side, weakside, semi-professional.

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