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Definition of plays in English English dictionary: third-person singular of play; plural of play
plays down: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play down
plays on words: plural form of play on words
plays the board: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play the board
plays the lead: fills the most important and central role (especially in a play, movie, etc.)
double plays: plural form of double play
passion plays: plural form of passion play
play: To perform in a sport
Who's playing now?.
play: An action carried out when it is one's turn to play
play: To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex
Her proper face / I not descerned in that darkesome shade, / But weend it was my loue, with whom he playd.
play: To produce music using a musical instrument
I've practiced the piano off and on, and I still can't play very well.
play: A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources
play: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation
We had to play for an hour, so that meant that we didn't have time to play and joke around.
play: Sexual role-playing (as in ageplay, bloodplay, pissplay)
The rarity of male domination in fantasy play is readily explained.
play: The conduct, or course of a game
play: Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being
Instead, they played dumb, remained silent, and did their classwork.
play: A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played
play: The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely
Too much play in a steering wheel may be dangerous.
play: To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording
You can play the DVD now.
play: An individual's performance in a sport or game
play: To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance
No part of the brain plays the role of permanent memory.
play: To produce music, the indicated song or style, with a musical instrument
My son thinks he can play music.
play: To participate in the game indicated
play games.
play: To produce music on the indicated musical instrument
Can you play an instrument?.
power plays: plural form of power play
quad plays: plural form of quad play
shadow plays: plural form of shadow play
triple plays: plural form of triple play
play: {v} to sport, toy, trifle, mock, act, perform
play: {n} sport, recreation, a game, a drama, room
York plays: Cycle of 48 plays performed in the Middle Ages by craft guilds in York, Eng. The York cycle, which dates from the 14th century, is of unknown authorship; it covers the story of the Fall of Man and his redemption, from the creation of the angels to the Final Judgment. The plays, performed on the summer feast day of Corpus Christi, were given in chronological order, on pageant wagons proceeding from one selected place to another. See also mystery play
classical plays: plays written during the Greek or Roman periods
play: To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ
play: a state in which action is feasible; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play"
play: cause to emit recorded sounds; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "Can you play my favorite record?"
play: You can use play to describe how someone behaves, when they are deliberately behaving in a certain way or like a certain type of person. For example, to play the innocent, means to pretend to be innocent, and to play deaf means to pretend not to hear something. Hill tried to play the peacemaker So you want to play nervous today? = act
play: To act; to behave; to practice deception
play: When children, animals, or perhaps adults play, they spend time doing enjoyable things, such as using toys and taking part in games. They played in the little garden Polly was playing with her teddy bear. Play is also a noun. a few hours of play until the baby-sitter takes them off to bed
play: An individuals performance in a sport
play: A theatrical performance featuring actors
play: behave in a certain way; "play safe"; "play it safe"; "play fair"
play: make bets; "Play the reaces"; "play the casinos in Trouville"
play: To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it
play: To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the woman
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play: exhaust by allowing to pull on the line; "play a hooked fish"
play: (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
play: If you play with an object or with your hair, you keep moving it or touching it with your fingers, perhaps because you are bored or nervous. She stared at the floor, idly playing with the strap of her handbag
play: An action carried out when it is ones turn to play
play: employ in a game or in a specific position; "They played him on first base"
play: To play a hand in poker means to make it past the initial round of betting In seven card stud, this usually means calling the bring-in, while in hold'em, this means calling the big blind If someone says they haven't played a hand in hours, they're not usually telling you that they've been walking, they're whining that they haven't had cards good enough to play Don't encourage them To make a play, or put a play on (someone), means to present a pattern of behavior inconsistent with your cards, that will mislead your opponent and cause them to make a mistake Often this means bluffing them out of a pot, but it can also mean getting them to call when you have a strong hand, or more generally anything calculated to guide their behavior
play: be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way; "This speech didn't play well with the American public"; "His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee
play: play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
play: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
play: a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours"
play: perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
play: a weak and tremulous light; "the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water"
play: shoot or hit in a particular manner; "She played a good backhand last night"
play: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
play: a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
play: verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
play: a spurt of action that begins with a snap and ends with a dead ball
play: If you play a record, a CD, or a tape, you put it into a machine and sound is produced. If a record, CD, or tape is playing, sound is being produced from it. She played her records too loudly There is classical music playing in the background
play: To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot
play: To move gayly; to wanton; to disport
play: Spontaneous and/or voluntary interactions and activities that are pleasurable and enjoyable; hands-on experiences that lead to learning/development of knowledge; opportunities to master activities through repetition and experimentation
play: the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent"
play: Calculators Trivia Contest
play: To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin
play: The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards; gaming; as, to lose a fortune in play
play: To contend, or take part, in a game; as, to play ball; hence, to gamble; as, he played for heavy stakes
play: a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"
play: discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream; "play water from a hose"; "The fountains played all day"
play: To perform on an instrument of music; as, to play on a flute
play: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind; "He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
play: perform on a certain location; "The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16"; "She has been playing on Broadway for years"
play: use or move; "I had to play my queen"
play: If a musician or group of musicians plays or plays a concert, they perform music for people to listen or dance to. A band was playing He will play concerts in Amsterdam and Paris
play: cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space; "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack"
play: You can describe how someone deals with a situation by saying that they play it in a certain way. For example, if someone plays it cool, they keep calm and do not show much emotion, and if someone plays it straight, they behave in an honest and direct way. Investors are playing it cautious, and they're playing it smart
play: {f} engage in a game; perform a role, act. portray; make music with a musical instrument
play: An area of free movement for a part of a mechanism. such as the amount of slackness in a drive chain
play: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young
play: move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly; "The spotlights played on the politicians"
play: Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit
play: 1 The contribution of a card from one's hand to a trick, including the first card, which is the lead 2 The aggregate of plays made 3 The period during which the cards are played 4 The aggregate of the calls and plays on a board
play: To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless
play: A bunch of cool looking sets that people admire but their admiration is hampered by a group of un-important nobodies talking nonsense in front of them
play: A play is a set of known or postulated oil and (or) gas accumulations sharing similar geologic, geographic, and temporal properties, such as source rock, migration pathway, timing, trapping mechanism, and hydrocarbon type
play: A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action
play: The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play
play: To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball
play: (broadcast usage) 1 To broadcast a program from a pre-recorded source 2 The number of times a program may be broadcast
play: play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"
play: When one person or team plays another or plays against them, they compete against them in a sport or game. Northern Ireland will play Latvia I've played against him a few times. Play is also a noun. Fischer won after 5 hours and 41 minutes of play
play: Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game
play: A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
play: To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays
play: pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians"
play: to play ball: see ball to play your cards right: see card to play it by ear: see ear to play fair: see fair to play second fiddle: see fiddle to play the field: see field to play with fire: see fire to play the fool: see fool to play to the gallery: see gallery to play into someone's hands: see hand to play hard to get: see hard to play havoc: see havoc to play host: see host to play safe: see safe to play for time: see time to play truant: see truant. In zoology, actions that have all the elements of purposeful behaviour but are performed for no apparent reason. Play has been documented only among mammals and birds. It is most common among immature animals, but adult animals also play. Horses, cattle, and other ungulates run and kick up their heels even when not fleeing from predators or defending themselves. Dogs adopt an aggressive posture to entice others to join in mock combat. Otters are well known for their mud sliding. Male birds may spontaneously perform their territorial songs when there is no intruding rival. song play chronicle play history play miracle play morality play mumming play mummers' play mystery play Passion play problem play thesis play well made play York plays playing cards
play: If you play a musical instrument or play a tune on a musical instrument, or if a musical instrument plays, music is produced from it. Nina had been playing the piano He played for me Place your baby in her seat and play her a lullaby The guitars played
play: put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game; "He is playing his cards close to his chest"; "The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory"
play: (1) (noun) the phase of bridge in which the players try to take tricks to determine the outcome of bets made during the bidding
play: manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination; "She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
play: Engaging in a pleasurable activity Back to Previous Page
play: play on an instrument; "The band played all night long"
play: movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel"
play: n an attack with a planned fake, usually including two or more hitters; a combination
play: The action of a tape recorder to reproduce the audio that has been recorded on a tape The button that is used to cause a tape recorder to play What children do The act of causing a tape recorder to reproduce the audio that has been recorded
play: use to one's advantage; "She plays on her clients' emotions"
play: Emphasis given a story on a page
play: Stream play
play: {i} dramatic performance; game; entertainment; laughter; bet, wager
play: Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action
play: Both an attitude and an action; characterized by freely choosing to participate in a structured or non-structured activity that may be physical, social, or mental
play: perform music on (a musical instrument); "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?"
play: A play is a piece of writing which is performed in a theatre, on the radio, or on television. The company put on a play about the homeless It's my favourite Shakespeare play
play: be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; "The kids were playing outside all day"; "I used to play with trucks as a little girl"
play: be performed; "What's playing in the local movie theater?"; "`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years"
play: When something comes into play or is brought into play, it begins to be used or to have an effect. The real existence of a military option will come into play
play: A major move by a business
play: stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
play: Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols
play: The collection of moves required to satisfy the requirements of the player's roll
play: feelings If you ask what someone is playing at, you are angry because you think they are doing something stupid or wrong. What the hell are you playing at?
play: n an attack with a planned fake, usually including two or more hitters; a combination æˆ°è¡“é€²æ”»ï¼Œæœ‰æŽ©è·çš„é€²æ”»ã€‚
play: Plays the specified movie clip
play: to trap, dribble, kick or head the ball
play: You may "play" a Presentation using either the Play or Preview commands If you are within a Scene (in the Actors view) and only wish to see how that Scene looks, then select Preview from the Play menu Selecting Play from the same menu will "play" the entire Presentation This will obviously take longer and will use more system resources (Preview does not work from the Storyboard Thumbs view )
play: If you play a joke or a trick on someone, you deceive them or give them a surprise in a way that you think is funny, but that often causes problems for them or annoys them. Someone had played a trick on her, stretched a piece of string at the top of those steps I thought: `This cannot be happening, somebody must be playing a joke'
play: replay (as a melody); "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"
play: act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome; "This factor played only a minor part in his decision"; "This development played into her hands"; "I played no role in your dismissal"
play: the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
play: To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute; as, to play tricks
play: the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
play: Hence, liberty of acting; room for enlargement or display; scope; as, to give full play to mirth
play: participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
play: contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"
play: To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump
play: Performance on an instrument of music
play: engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion; "On weekends I play"; "The students all recreate alike"
play: A specific piece of drama, usually enacted on a stage by diverse actors who often wear makeup or costumes to make them resemble the character they portray See drama
play: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
play: engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stockmarket"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
play: If an actor plays a role or character in a play or film, he or she performs the part of that character. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, in which he played Hyde His ambition is to play the part of Dracula
play: The collection of moves a player makes in satisfying the requirements of a roll
play: utilization or exercise; "the play of the imagination"
play: behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"
play: emit recorded sound; "The tape was playing for hours"; "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered"
play: bet or wager (money); "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races"
play: an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
play: consider not very seriously; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania"
play: (memory aid) pantel lays you
play: To act on the stage; to personate a character
play: When you play the ball or play a shot in a game or sport, you kick or hit the ball. Think first before playing the ball I played the ball back slightly
play: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
play: When you play a sport, game, or match, you take part in it. While the twins played cards, Francis sat reading Alain was playing cards with his friends I used to play basketball I want to play for my country He captained the team but he didn't actually play. Play is also a noun. Both sides adopted the Continental style of play
play: the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
play: If something or someone plays a part or plays a role in a situation, they are involved in it and have an effect on it. The UN would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire. the role played by diet in disease