Second string and Understudy

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.

Understudy and second string are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understudy" instead a noun phrase "Second string".

Understudy noun - An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.

Second string and understudy are semantically related. You can use "Second string" instead a noun "Understudy".

Nearby Words: understudied, understudying