reliever

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːvə(r)

Noun

reliever (plural relievers)

1. (baseball) A relief pitcher.

   The first reliever got the last two outs of the sixth.

2. Someone who fills in for another.

   I'll be the reliever today so that you can each take a break.

See also

• starter
• pitcher
• first baseman
• infielder
• outfielder