| power play 
 
 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
 
 
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