power play

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noun

1. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
- she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
• Syn:
squeeze play, squeeze
• Derivationally related forms:
squeeze (for: squeeze)
• Hypernyms:
attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
2. a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
- they used a power play to return the kickoff
• Topics:
American football, American football game
• Hypernyms:
football play
3. (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties
- the team was unable to capitalize on the power play
• Topics:
ice hockey, hockey, hockey game
• Hypernyms:
play

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  squeeze play, squeeze