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SQUEEZE PLAY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Squeeze Play.

Squeeze Play - as a noun

An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

Example: "She laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
power playsqueeze25

A baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
baseball play
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The team tried a squeeze play to score a run."
"The coach called for a squeeze play to surprise the opposing team."
"The catcher anticipated the squeeze play and was ready to make a quick tag."
"The squeeze play failed as the batter missed the bunt."
"The squeeze play succeeded, and the runner scored easily."
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