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English noun: power play | |||
| 1. | power play (act) an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power | ||
| Samples | She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away. | ||
| Synonyms | squeeze, squeeze play | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try | ||
| 2. | power play (act) a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play | ||
| Samples | They used a power play to return the kickoff. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | football play | ||
| Domain category | American football, American football game | ||
| 3. | power play (act) (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties | ||
| Samples | The team was unable to capitalize on the power play. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
| Domain category | hockey, hockey game, ice hockey | ||
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