tablesetter
n.— «Myers is what’s known as a tablesetter, and she came with all the utensils Friday against South Hagerstown. Myers had three hits and was in the middle of three of Williamsport’s five rallies as the Wildcats posted an 8-0 victory over the Rebels.» —“Myers sets the table for Williamsport’s feast” by Bob Parasiliti Herald-Mail Preps Extra (Hagerstown, Maryland) Apr. 14, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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