play
definition: the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
example:
speech part: noun
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swordplay
definition: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
example:
speech part: noun
definition: activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
example: Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child
speech part: noun
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child's play
definition: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
example:
speech part: noun
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turn
definition: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
example: it was all done in play
speech part: noun
definition: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
example:
speech part: noun
definition: a preset plan of action in team sports
example: The coach drew up the plays for the team.
speech part: noun
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definition: an attempt to get something
example: they made a futile play for power
speech part: noun
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bid
definition: utilization or exercise
example: the play of the imagination
speech part: noun
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definition: movement or space for movement
example: there was too much play in the steering wheel
speech part: noun
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looseness
definition: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
example:
speech part: noun
definition: a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
example: The playwright wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway.
speech part: noun
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drama
dramatic play
definition: a theatrical performance of a drama
example: the play lasted two hours
speech part: noun
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definition: a weak and tremulous light
example:
speech part: noun
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shimmer
definition: the removal of constraints
example:
speech part: noun
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free rein
definition: a state in which action is feasible
example: the ball was still in play
speech part: noun
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definition: (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
example: rain stopped play in the 4th inning
speech part: noun
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playing period
period of play
definition: engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
example: They played games on their opponents
speech part: verb
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toy
definition: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
example:
speech part: verb
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act
definition: exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
example: play a hooked fish
speech part: verb
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definition: consider not very seriously
example:
speech part: verb
definition: participate in games or sport
example: We played hockey all afternoon
speech part: verb
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definition: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
example: Princeton plays Yale this weekend
speech part: verb
definition: employ in a game or in a specific position
example: They played the shortstop on first base, after the first base player was injured.
speech part: verb
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definition: use or move
example: I had to play my queen
speech part: verb
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definition: shoot or hit in a particular manner
example: I played a good backhand last night.
speech part: verb
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definition: bet or wager
example: I played $20 on the new horse.
speech part: verb
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definition: put a card or piece into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
example: They are playing their cards close to their chest.
speech part: verb
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definition: stake on the outcome of an issue
example:
speech part: verb
definition: make bets
example:
speech part: verb
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definition: use to one's advantage
example: They plays on the consumer's emotions.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
avail
definition: discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
example: play water from a hose
speech part: verb
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definition: manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
example: I played nervously with my wedding ring.
speech part: verb
definition: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
example:
speech part: verb
definition: perform on a certain location
example: The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16
speech part: verb
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definition: be performed or presented for public viewing
example: What's playing in the local movie theater?
speech part: verb
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definition: cause to emit recorded audio or video
example:
speech part: verb
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run
definition: emit recorded sound
example: The tape was playing for hours
speech part: verb
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definition: play a role or part
example: Gielgud played Hamlet
speech part: verb
definition: perform on a stage or theater
example: The understudy will play the part if something happens to the lead actor.
speech part: verb
definition: pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
example: Let's play like I am mommy
speech part: verb
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definition: replay (as a melody)
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
spiel
definition: play on an instrument
example: The band played all night long
speech part: verb
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definition: to perform music on a musical instrument
example: They play the flute.
speech part: verb
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definition: move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
example: The spotlights played on the politicians
speech part: verb
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definition: cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
example: The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack
speech part: verb
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definition: act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
example: This factor played only a minor part in our decision.
speech part: verb
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definition: engage in recreational activities rather than work
example:
speech part: verb
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recreate
definition: be at play
example: be engaged in playful activity
speech part: verb
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definition: behave carelessly or indifferently
example:
speech part: verb
definition: behave in a certain way
example: play safe
speech part: verb
synonyms:
make
definition: be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
example: This speech didn't play well with the American public
speech part: verb
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