"basement battler" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: basement battlers [plural]
Etymology: A metaphor, likening the lower part of the sports table to the basement of a house. Head templates: {{en-noun}} basement battler (plural basement battlers)
  1. (idiomatic, sports) A team in or around the relegation zone. Tags: idiomatic Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-basement_battler-en-noun-yuVVm3dP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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