twelfth man
The term "twelfth man" has its origins in cricket and has evolved to symbolize the crucial role of fans in various team sports.
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Definition
B1Team Sports
(informal)The collective fans of a team, whose support is seen as an additional advantage.
Example
- The crowd acted as the twelfth man, boosting the team's morale.
B2Cricket
(technical)A substitute player available to field but not bat or bowl.
Example
- The twelfth man quickly took to the field when a player was injured.
Similar
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