Search Result:power play
Overview of noun power_play
The noun power play has 3 senses
- power play, squeeze play, squeeze -- (an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away")
- power play -- (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")
- power play -- ((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")