power play
noun
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- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 noun
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
Types & categories
- effort hypernym
Related & opposite
Sense 2 noun
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
Types & categories
- football play hypernym
Related & opposite
- American football domain topic
Sense 3 noun
(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
Types & categories
- play hypernym
Related & opposite
- ice hockey domain topic
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | gouge |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | pressure |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | effort |
| 2 | domain topic | Related & opposite | American football |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | football play |
| 3 | domain topic | Related & opposite | ice hockey |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | play |