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Noun: power play- An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
"she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away" - squeeze play, squeeze - 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" - (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"
Derived forms: power plays Type of: attempt, effort, endeavor [US], endeavour [Brit, Cdn], football play, play, try Encyclopedia: Power play |