taxi squad

tax·i squad

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Definitions of taxi squad words

noun taxi squad (formerly) a group of players under contract to and practicing with a professional team who are not on the team's roster as playing members and therefore are ineligible to play in official games. 1
noun taxi squad the four extra players on a professional football team's roster who are not allowed to suit up for an official game but who are ready to join the team at any time to replace injured or unsuccessful players. 1

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1945-50

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