Synonyms for relief pitcher

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reliever

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher or another relief pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, ejection from the game or fatigue.

   The team's relief pitchers have not allowed a run in the past six games.

Example sentences

• reliever Take the pain reliever only when you need it.

By length

8 letters

reliever³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reliever³ = 3 syllables).