Power Play (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 2
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.