Synonyms for power play
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Princeton's WordNet
power play, squeeze play, squeeze(noun)
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
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clinch, squeeze, wring, power play, squeezing, liquidity crisis, credit crunch, squeeze play, hugpower play(noun)
a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
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squeeze play, power play, squeezepower play(noun)
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties
Synonyms:
squeeze play, power play, squeeze
Wiktionary
power play(noun)
In ice hockey, the situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.power play(noun)
A similar situation in other ball games such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby and cricket.
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