waterboy
Sideline drink carrier
A waterboy carries water to athletes or laborers during breaks.
The role is humble—fetching and serving rather than participating—which gives the word its figurative edge: someone relegated to menial support while others do the real work.
He went from waterboy to starting quarterback.
Bodily fluid replenishment
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
bench · helper · attendant · gopher · errand · support · aid · teamwork
Need for fluid
- quenchSatisfy or extinguish
- drinkConsumable liquid
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
waterbottle · refreshment · rehydrate · dehydration · intake · cooldown · heatstroke · cramps
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
sponge · bench · helper · attendant · gopher · errand · support · aid · teamwork · uniform
thirst
Need for fluid
electrolytes · waterbottle · refreshment · rehydrate · dehydration · intake · cooldown · heatstroke · cramps · sweat
football
Field sport with goals
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- soccerField sport with goals
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
team · athletes · field · stadium · arena · game · practice · training · coach · players
- sports personnelhead coach, assistant manager, athletic trainer, equipment manager, team physician
waterboyhead coach
Sports team's primary leader
star player · team owner · general manager · franchise player · coach
waterboyplayer
Game participant
athlete · team member · starter · competitor · VIP
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