number three

noun6

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... — 2006
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. — 2022
4. •
   (euphemistic) The act of masturbation, especially when done in a bathroom.
5. •
   Synonym of poonami.

   • This is referred to as a number three, or a poonami. During your darkest days of toilet training, hold onto the memory of this, because nothing could be as bad as this, right? — 2019
6. •
   A small town where theatrical performances are unlikely to meet with much success.