relief pitcher

re·lief pitch·er

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Definitions of relief pitcher words

noun relief pitcher a pitcher brought into a game to replace another pitcher, often in a critical situation. 1
noun relief pitcher a pitcher regularly so used, as opposed to one who regularly starts games. 1
noun relief pitcher a pitcher who replaces a side's main pitcher during a game 0

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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