sixth man
sixth man · sixth men
A player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reservesA player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves.
Meaning
2 sensesA player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves.
By extension, a person or group who is not part of a team, but who supports or contributes to the success of the team.
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