Number three
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The batsman who bats third.
- 2 A left back.
"His transfer, controversial for 18 months now, may also rank as the most tetchy ever to have involved a mere left-back. He may claim the highest wage in the history of the number three..."
- 3 A player who is the backup to the two primary goalkeepers - number one and number two.
"With his quality, I wouldn’t want him sitting here being number three or number two, he’s a good enough goalkeeper to go and play in the Championship."
- 4 A small town where theatrical performances are unlikely to meet with much success.
- 5 The act of masturbation, especially when done in a bathroom. euphemistic
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More examples"His transfer, controversial for 18 months now, may also rank as the most tetchy ever to have involved a mere left-back. He may claim the highest wage in the history of the number three..."