reliever
noun/rɪˈliːvə(r)/
/rɪˈliːvər/
- (especially in compounds) a thing or person that removes or reduces pain, feelings of worry or unhappiness, or a problem
- a pain reliever (= a drug used to reduce or remove pain)
- Exercise can be a great stress reliever.
- (also relief pitcher)(in baseball) a pitcher (= the player who throws the ball) who enters the game in place of the previous pitcher
- Wilson began his major-league career as a reliever.
- The manager often has relievers warming up when the game starts.
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