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  1. power play:


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Detailed Synonyms for power play in English

power play:

power play [the ~] noun

  1. the power play
    – (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties 1
    the power play
    – (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties 1
    • power play [the ~] noun
      • the team was unable to capitalize on the power play1
  2. the power play
    – a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play 1
    the power play
    – a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play 1
    • power play [the ~] noun
      • they used a power play to return the kickoff1
  3. the power play
    – an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power 1
    the squeeze; the power play; the squeeze play
    – an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power 1

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Related Definitions for "power play":

  1. (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties1
    • the team was unable to capitalize on the power play1
  2. a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play1
    • they used a power play to return the kickoff1
  3. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power1
    • she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away1

Related Synonyms for power play