setup man

The term "setup man" is versatile and used in various contexts, including sports, industry, and entertainment.

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Definition

B2Baseball

(sports)A relief pitcher who appears in the inning before the closer to maintain a lead or handle a difficult situation.

Example

  • The setup man did a great job in the 8th inning, paving the way for the closer.

C1Industry

(technical)A person who adjusts machine tools for operations to be performed by other operators.

Example

  • The setup man ensured all the machines were calibrated correctly before the shift started.

B2Entertainment

(informal)A person who prepares equipment, scenery, or other elements for a performance or event.

Example

  • The setup man arranged the props on stage before the play began.

Similar

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