(North America , sports) a league-wide list to which an inexperienced player is added for a short period when cut from a team's roster; any team in the league may make a claim for the player during the period, at the end of which the lowest ranking claimant has right of first refusal, or the player may become a free agent if unclaimed.
Typically, the waiver wire process is 24 hours, but on cutdown day, it’s slightly shorter.
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(North America , fantasy sports) a similar period during which managers can claim a player, with successful claimants decided in various ways depending on the league.
Typically, the waiver wire process is 24 hours, but on cutdown day, it’s slightly shorter.
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