Definition
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| move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly; "The spotlights played on the politicians" |
| a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" |
| stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse" |
| cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space; "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack" |
| a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team" |
| make bets; "Play the races"; "play the casinos in Trouville" |
| act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome; "This factor played only a minor part in his decision"; "This development played into her hands"; "I played no role in your dismissal" |
| an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention" |
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| put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game; "He is playing his cards close to his chest"; "The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory" |
| (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play" |
| perform music on (a musical instrument); "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?" |
| gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" |
| a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a g |
| exhaust by allowing to pull on the line; "play a hooked fish" |
| be performed or presented for public viewing; "What's playing in the local movie theater?"; "`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years" |
| be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way; "This speech didn't play well with the American public"; "His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee" |
| consider not very seriously; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania" |
| cause to emit recorded audio or video; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "I'll play you my favorite record"; "He never tires of playing that video" |
| participate in games or sport; "We |
| the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent" |
| participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches" |
| emit recorded sound; "The tape was playing for hours"; "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered" |
| a state in which action is feasible; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play" |
| contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary" |
| play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Ma |
| play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master" |
| employ in a game or in a specific position; "They played him on first base" |
| perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I playe |
| movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel" |
| perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'" |
| verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"; "he said it in sport" |
| use or move; "I had to play my queen" |
| pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians" |
| a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a sta |
| (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning" |
| use to one's advantage; "She plays on her clients' emotions" |
| the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully |
| act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effe |