Third-string Definition

adjective

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

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

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(idiomatic) Of a decidedly lower quality or condition.

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(sports) A unit of players that plays behind the first and second strings; a junior varsity team.

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Other Word Forms of Third-string

Singular:

third-string

Plural:

third strings

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