Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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attempt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
power play | Yes | No | No | No |
attempt (noun) | power play (noun) |
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
the act of attacking | a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play |
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties |
attempt (verb) | power play (verb) |
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enter upon an activity or enterprise | |
make an effort or attempt |