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twelfth man (plural twelfth men)
- (cricket, rare in the plural) A designated substitute player who may field but not bat or bowl.
- Synonym: (humorous) drinks waiter
- (sports) Collectively, the fans of a team in many eleven-a-side sports, seen as helping the team to succeed.