sixth man

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Synonyms: sitheman

Antonyms: sitheman

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|basketball}} A [[player]] who is not a [[starter]] but comes off the [[bench]] much more often than other [[reserve]]s.
2. 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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