Definition of "waivers" [waivers]

• Plural form of waiver. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of waiver. (verb)

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• "The Saints announced last week that it had claimed running back P.J. Hill off waivers from the Washington Redskins."
• "Oh, and we probably should have found a younger, more athletic target at wide receiver than Joey Galloway, who we acquired off waivers from the Paleolithic era."
• "The Penguins also added some missing toughness, claiming right wing Craig Adams off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks."