Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
A (male) relief pitcher who appears in the inning prior to the closer, typically the 8th inning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of straight man (“one who sets up punchlines etc. through dialog with a comedian”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: straight man
Antonyms: none provided
History
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