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reliever

/ˈrɛlɪvər/ noun · British & US
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What does reliever mean?

noun

A person or thing that relieves or provides relief, especially from a difficult or unpleasant situation. A pitcher in baseball who enters the game in relief of another pitcher.

Example

"The reliever came in to pitch the final innings, helping the team win the game."

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