Pinch hitter

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA substitute batter; one who pinch-hits.

2.NounAn aggressive batsman brought on to score runs quickly, even at the risk of losing his wicket.

3.NounA person who substitutes for another to perform one or more tasks.

"I’ll be sending a pinch hitter to do the presentation because I have the flu."

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