Pared down and Second string

Second string and pared down are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Second string" with "Pared down", this terms are similar.

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.

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