English Explanatory Dictionary

twelfth man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A designated substitute player who may field but not bat or bowl.
Collectively, the fans of a team in many eleven-a-side sports, seen as helping the team to succeed.

Pronunciation

en-au-twelfth man.ogg

Word forms

twelfth man twelfth men

Synonyms

drinks waiter

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