Lacking and Second string

Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

Second string and lacking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Second string" instead an adjective "Lacking".

Nearby Words: lack, lacked

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.

Lacking and second string are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lacking" instead an adjective phrase "Second string".