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Definitions for first-string
ˈfɜrstˈstrɪŋfirst-string

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. first-stringadjective

    of members of a team; not substitutes

  2. first-stringadjective

    being a regular member of a team

    "first-string players"

GCIDE

  1. first-stringadjective

    First to play in a game; not reserved as a substitute; -- of members of a team. Also used in non-sports contexts to mean first-rate.

Wiktionary

  1. first-stringadjective

    describing the members of a sports team who play regularly at the start of a match (rather than being substituted on)

ChatGPT

  1. first-string

    First-string refers to the group of players who are considered the best on a sports team and who typically start the game or match. These players are the primary or most skilled athletes in the team, and play the most in competitive situations. The term originated from the practice of using a literal string to distinguish the best team in practice games.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of first-string in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of first-string in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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