power-play

Nouns

  • (n) 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,
  • (n) 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
  • (n) (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

Synonyms

squeeze play squeeze

Words of close approximity