second man
Next in line
Second man is the assistant or subordinate partner in a two-person operation.
In railroad terminology, the second man is the crew member who assists the engineer or driver.
In cricket, second man is a fielding position.
The phrase often implies someone playing a supporting rather than leading role: He was content to be second man on the expedition.
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- understudyBackup actor, ready nightly
- assistantOne who aids another
adjutant · wingman · shadow · companion · lieutenant · backup singer · substitute · aide-de-camp · co-pilot · deputy · hired gun · stuntman · righthand · reserve · fireman · teammate · follower · aide
role centrality
second manmain man
Closest male friend
front man · star · protagonist · headliner · centerpiece
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