Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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power play | Yes | No | No | No |
squeeze play | Yes | No | No | No |
power play (noun) | squeeze play (noun) |
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an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch |
a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power |
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties |