second string meaning

UK /ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ/ US /ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ/ 3 syllables

second string (noun): a squad of players that are available either individually or as a team to relieve or replace the players who started the game.

Definition of second string

  1. a squad of players that are available either individually or as a team to relieve or replace the players who started the game

    Type of: team

How to pronounce second string

second string is pronounced /ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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