ALL meanings of second string
sec·ond string
S s - noun second string Sports. the squad of players available either individually or as a team to replace or relieve those who start a game. 1
- noun second string a secondary position, status, or group, as in a level of corporate management. 1
- singular noun 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. 0
- noun second string 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) 0
- noun second string a substitute or reserve player or team 0
- adjective second string being a substitute player 0
- adjective second string being the second-ranked player of a team in an individual sport 0
- adjective second string second-rate or inferior 0
- noun second string a person or thing regarded as a secondary source of strength 0
- adjective second string that is the second or a substitute choice for play at the specified position 0
- adjective second string subordinate or inferior in rank, importance, etc. 0