reliever
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- noun
- /rɪˈliːvər/
- Jargon
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lanzador de relevo
- Every good coach has a reliever in the bullpen in case the pitcher gets tired.
- starters and relievers
- bullpen relievers
- a middle reliever
Examples
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We need a reliever that we can trust, and he showed us that last season.
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During the playoffs, every team relies on a strong reliever to help secure critical leads.
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If I had a good short reliever I could turn this team around.
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Joe Kelly is best as a reliever, in my opinion, but could be moved right now as a starter.
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Thompson wasn't the only Dash reliever to finish the season on a roll.
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Since adopting a side-armed delivery, North Fork reliever Mike Czenszak has added velocity and more movement to his pitches.
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He's going through a rough patch, but he's been one of the best relievers in the league this year.
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So here in the ninth, the Athletics have opted to bring in reliever… Tom Ruddy to pitch to Angels heavy hitter, Ray Mitchell.
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The coach chose a reliable reliever to finish the game after the starting pitcher struggled.
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In baseball, a good reliever can make a significant difference in the outcome of a close game.
Synonyms
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A baseball player who comes in to throw the ball instead of the starter
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A relief pitcher who comes into the game to protect a team's lead late
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A pitcher who comes in late to finish the game and protect a lead
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A relief pitcher who comes in to protect a late lead
Antonyms
Compounds
How Critical
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reliever comes from the parts re- ('again') and levare ('to raise'), the same root as elevator. In baseball a reliever is a pitcher who 'lifts' the work from the starting pitcher by coming in to take over, which is why this substitute player is called a reliever.