play
v. engage in a game; perform a role, act. portray; make music with a musical instrument n. dramatic performance; game; entertainment; laughter; bet, wager | ||||
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Play Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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play
the extent of a petroleum-bearing formation.
the extent of a petroleum-bearing formation.
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Play Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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PLAY
<language, music> A language for real-time music synthesis. 1977.
["An Introduction to the Play Program", J. Chadabe ete al, Computer Music J 2,1 (1978)].
(1999-06-04)
<language, music> A language for real-time music synthesis. 1977.
["An Introduction to the Play Program", J. Chadabe ete al, Computer Music J 2,1 (1978)].
(1999-06-04)
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
play()
- Method in interface java.applet.AudioClip
public void play ()
Starts playing this audio clip. Each time this method is called, the clip is restarted from the beginning.
- Method in interface java.applet.AudioClip
public void play ()
Starts playing this audio clip. Each time this method is called, the clip is restarted from the beginning.
play(URL)
- Method in class java.applet.Applet
public void play (URL url)
Plays the audio clip at the specified absolute URL. Nothing happens if the audio clip cannot be found.Parameters: url - an absolute URL giving the location of the audio clip.
play(URL, String)
- Method in class java.applet.Applet
public void play (URL url, String name)
Plays the audio clip given the URL and a specifier that is relative to it. Nothing happens if the audio clip cannot be found.Parameters: url - an absolute URL giving the base location of the audio clip. - the location of the audio clip, relative to the argument.name - the location of the audio clip, relative to the url argument.
Play Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Play
(n.)
A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
(n.)
Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit.
(n.)
Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.
(n.)
Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game.
(n.)
Hence, liberty of acting; room for enlargement or display; scope; as, to give full play to mirth.
(n.)
Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action.
(n.)
Performance on an instrument of music.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play.
(n.)
To act on the stage; to personate a character.
(n.)
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
(n.)
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
(n.)
To contend, or take part, in a game; as, to play ball; hence, to gamble; as, he played for heavy stakes.
(n.)
To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
(n.)
To move gayly; to wanton; to disport.
(n.)
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays.
(n.)
To perform on an instrument of music; as, to play on a flute.
(v. t.)
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.
(v. t.)
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute; as, to play tricks.
(v. t.)
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.
(v. t.)
To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.
(v. t.)
To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ.
(v. t.)
To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin.
(v. t.)
To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump.
(n.)
A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
(n.)
Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit.
(n.)
Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.
(n.)
Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game.
(n.)
Hence, liberty of acting; room for enlargement or display; scope; as, to give full play to mirth.
(n.)
Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action.
(n.)
Performance on an instrument of music.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play.
(n.)
To act on the stage; to personate a character.
(n.)
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
(n.)
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
(n.)
To contend, or take part, in a game; as, to play ball; hence, to gamble; as, he played for heavy stakes.
(n.)
To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
(n.)
To move gayly; to wanton; to disport.
(n.)
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays.
(n.)
To perform on an instrument of music; as, to play on a flute.
(v. t.)
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.
(v. t.)
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute; as, to play tricks.
(v. t.)
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.
(v. t.)
To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.
(v. t.)
To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ.
(v. t.)
To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin.
(v. t.)
To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump.
| WordNet 2.0 |
play
Noun
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
(synonym) drama, dramatic play
(hypernym) dramatic composition, dramatic work
(hyponym) Grand Guignol
(part-meronym) stage direction
(classification) drama
2. a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours"
(hypernym) show
(hyponym) musical, musical comedy, musical theater
3. a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"
(hypernym) plan of action
(hyponym) knock on
4. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
(synonym) maneuver, manoeuvre
(hypernym) motion, movement, move
(hyponym) takeaway
(part-holonym) athletic game
5. a state in which action is feasible; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play"
(hypernym) action, activity, activeness
6. utilization or exercise; "the play of the imagination"
(hypernym) use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
7. an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
(synonym) bid
(hypernym) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
8. play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
(synonym) child's play
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) house
9. (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
(synonym) playing period, period of play
(hypernym) measure, quantity, amount
(hyponym) hole, golf hole
(part-holonym) athletic game
(derivation) meet, encounter, take on
(classification) game
10. the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent"
(synonym) free rein
(hypernym) freedom
11. a weak and tremulous light; "the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water"
(synonym) shimmer
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
12. verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
(synonym) fun, sport
(hypernym) wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
(hyponym) jocosity, jocularity
13. movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel"
(synonym) looseness
(hypernym) movability, movableness
(hyponym) wiggliness
14. 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"
(synonym) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying
(derivation) recreate
15. 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"
(synonym) gambling, gaming
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) sporting life
(derivation) bet, wager
16. the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
(synonym) turn
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) move
(part-holonym) game
17. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
(synonym) swordplay
(hypernym) action
(hyponym) fencing
Verb
1. participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
(hypernym) compete, vie, contend
(hyponym) curl
(see-also) play out
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
(derivation) playing period, period of play
2. 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"
(hypernym) act, move
3. play on an instrument; "The band played all night long"
(hypernym) perform
(hyponym) sound off, strike up
(derivation) musician, instrumentalist, player
(classification) music
4. 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"
(synonym) act, represent
(hypernym) re-create
(hyponym) make, pretend, make believe
(verb-group) act, act as
(classification) performing arts
5. 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"
(hypernym) act
(hyponym) horse around, arse around, fool around, fool
(verb-group) recreate
(derivation) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
6. replay (as a melody); "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"
(synonym) spiel
(hypernym) re-create
(hyponym) riff
(derivation) playing
7. perform music on (a musical instrument); "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?"
(hypernym) sound
(hyponym) register
(derivation) playing
(classification) music
8. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind; "He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
(synonym) act, act as
(hypernym) act, behave, do
(verb-group) act, behave, do
9. move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly; "The spotlights played on the politicians"
(hypernym) travel, go, move, locomote
(derivation) shimmer
10. bet or wager (money); "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races"
(hypernym) gamble
(hyponym) underplay
(derivation) gambling, gaming
11. engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion; "On weekends I play"; "The students all recreate alike"
(synonym) recreate
(derivation) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
12. pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians"
(hypernym) simulate, assume, sham, feign
(verb-group) act, represent
13. emit recorded sound; "The tape was playing for hours"; "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered"
(hypernym) sound
(verb-group) run
14. perform on a certain location; "The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16"; "She has been playing on Broadway for years"
(hypernym) perform
(verb-group) act, roleplay, playact
(classification) performing arts
15. 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"
(hypernym) deploy
(hyponym) pitch
(derivation) gambling, gaming
16. 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"
(synonym) toy
(hypernym) act, behave, do
(derivation) playing
17. behave in a certain way; "play safe"; "play it safe"; "play fair"
(hypernym) act, move
18. cause to emit recorded sounds; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "Can you play my favorite record?"
(synonym) run
(verb-group) run
19. 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"
(synonym) toy, fiddle, diddle
(hypernym) manipulate
(hyponym) put out, retire
20. use to one's advantage; "She plays on her clients' emotions"
(hypernym) exploit, work
(derivation) maneuver, manoeuvre
21. consider not very seriously; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania"
(synonym) dally, trifle
(hypernym) consider, take, deal, look at
(verb-group) dally, toy, flirt
22. 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"
23. behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"
(synonym) dally, toy, flirt
(hypernym) act, move
(verb-group) dally, trifle
24. cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space; "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack"
(hypernym) move, displace
(derivation) looseness
25. perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
(synonym) act, roleplay, playact
(hypernym) perform
(hyponym) stooge
(classification) dramaturgy, dramatic art, dramatics, theater, theatre
26. be performed; "What's playing in the local movie theater?"; "`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years"
(hyponym) debut
(verb-group) act, roleplay, playact
(derivation) drama, dramatic play
(classification) performing arts
27. 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"
(synonym) bring, work, wreak, make for
(hypernym) make, create
(verb-group) work, act
28. discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream; "play water from a hose"; "The fountains played all day"
(hypernym) discharge
29. make bets; "Play the reaces"; "play the casinos in Trouville"
(hypernym) bet, wager
(verb-group) bet, wager
(derivation) gambling, gaming
30. stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
(synonym) bet, wager
(hypernym) gamble
(hyponym) bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt
(derivation) gambling, gaming
31. shoot or hit in a particular manner; "She played a good backhand last night"
(hypernym) hit
(hyponym) hook
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
(derivation) maneuver, manoeuvre
32. use or move; "I had to play my queen"
(hypernym) use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
(hyponym) promote
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
33. employ in a game or in a specific position; "They played him on first base"
(hypernym) use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
34. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"
(synonym) meet, encounter, take on
(hyponym) confront, face
(entail) compete, vie, contend
(derivation) playing period, period of play
35. exhaust by allowing to pull on the line; "play a hooked fish"
(hypernym) exhaust, wash up, beat, tucker, tucker out
Noun
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
(synonym) drama, dramatic play
(hypernym) dramatic composition, dramatic work
(hyponym) Grand Guignol
(part-meronym) stage direction
(classification) drama
2. a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours"
(hypernym) show
(hyponym) musical, musical comedy, musical theater
3. a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team"
(hypernym) plan of action
(hyponym) knock on
4. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
(synonym) maneuver, manoeuvre
(hypernym) motion, movement, move
(hyponym) takeaway
(part-holonym) athletic game
5. a state in which action is feasible; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play"
(hypernym) action, activity, activeness
6. utilization or exercise; "the play of the imagination"
(hypernym) use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
7. an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
(synonym) bid
(hypernym) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
8. play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
(synonym) child's play
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) house
9. (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
(synonym) playing period, period of play
(hypernym) measure, quantity, amount
(hyponym) hole, golf hole
(part-holonym) athletic game
(derivation) meet, encounter, take on
(classification) game
10. the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent"
(synonym) free rein
(hypernym) freedom
11. a weak and tremulous light; "the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water"
(synonym) shimmer
(hypernym) change, alteration, modification
12. verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"
(synonym) fun, sport
(hypernym) wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness
(hyponym) jocosity, jocularity
13. movement or space for movement; "there was too much play in the steering wheel"
(synonym) looseness
(hypernym) movability, movableness
(hyponym) wiggliness
14. 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"
(synonym) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying
(derivation) recreate
15. 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"
(synonym) gambling, gaming
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) sporting life
(derivation) bet, wager
16. the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
(synonym) turn
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) move
(part-holonym) game
17. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
(synonym) swordplay
(hypernym) action
(hyponym) fencing
Verb
1. participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
(hypernym) compete, vie, contend
(hyponym) curl
(see-also) play out
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
(derivation) playing period, period of play
2. 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"
(hypernym) act, move
3. play on an instrument; "The band played all night long"
(hypernym) perform
(hyponym) sound off, strike up
(derivation) musician, instrumentalist, player
(classification) music
4. 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"
(synonym) act, represent
(hypernym) re-create
(hyponym) make, pretend, make believe
(verb-group) act, act as
(classification) performing arts
5. 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"
(hypernym) act
(hyponym) horse around, arse around, fool around, fool
(verb-group) recreate
(derivation) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
6. replay (as a melody); "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"
(synonym) spiel
(hypernym) re-create
(hyponym) riff
(derivation) playing
7. perform music on (a musical instrument); "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?"
(hypernym) sound
(hyponym) register
(derivation) playing
(classification) music
8. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind; "He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
(synonym) act, act as
(hypernym) act, behave, do
(verb-group) act, behave, do
9. move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly; "The spotlights played on the politicians"
(hypernym) travel, go, move, locomote
(derivation) shimmer
10. bet or wager (money); "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races"
(hypernym) gamble
(hyponym) underplay
(derivation) gambling, gaming
11. engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion; "On weekends I play"; "The students all recreate alike"
(synonym) recreate
(derivation) frolic, romp, gambol, caper
12. pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians"
(hypernym) simulate, assume, sham, feign
(verb-group) act, represent
13. emit recorded sound; "The tape was playing for hours"; "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered"
(hypernym) sound
(verb-group) run
14. perform on a certain location; "The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16"; "She has been playing on Broadway for years"
(hypernym) perform
(verb-group) act, roleplay, playact
(classification) performing arts
15. 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"
(hypernym) deploy
(hyponym) pitch
(derivation) gambling, gaming
16. 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"
(synonym) toy
(hypernym) act, behave, do
(derivation) playing
17. behave in a certain way; "play safe"; "play it safe"; "play fair"
(hypernym) act, move
18. cause to emit recorded sounds; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "Can you play my favorite record?"
(synonym) run
(verb-group) run
19. 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"
(synonym) toy, fiddle, diddle
(hypernym) manipulate
(hyponym) put out, retire
20. use to one's advantage; "She plays on her clients' emotions"
(hypernym) exploit, work
(derivation) maneuver, manoeuvre
21. consider not very seriously; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania"
(synonym) dally, trifle
(hypernym) consider, take, deal, look at
(verb-group) dally, toy, flirt
22. 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"
23. behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"
(synonym) dally, toy, flirt
(hypernym) act, move
(verb-group) dally, trifle
24. cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space; "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack"
(hypernym) move, displace
(derivation) looseness
25. perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
(synonym) act, roleplay, playact
(hypernym) perform
(hyponym) stooge
(classification) dramaturgy, dramatic art, dramatics, theater, theatre
26. be performed; "What's playing in the local movie theater?"; "`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years"
(hyponym) debut
(verb-group) act, roleplay, playact
(derivation) drama, dramatic play
(classification) performing arts
27. 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"
(synonym) bring, work, wreak, make for
(hypernym) make, create
(verb-group) work, act
28. discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream; "play water from a hose"; "The fountains played all day"
(hypernym) discharge
29. make bets; "Play the reaces"; "play the casinos in Trouville"
(hypernym) bet, wager
(verb-group) bet, wager
(derivation) gambling, gaming
30. stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
(synonym) bet, wager
(hypernym) gamble
(hyponym) bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt
(derivation) gambling, gaming
31. shoot or hit in a particular manner; "She played a good backhand last night"
(hypernym) hit
(hyponym) hook
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
(derivation) maneuver, manoeuvre
32. use or move; "I had to play my queen"
(hypernym) use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
(hyponym) promote
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
33. employ in a game or in a specific position; "They played him on first base"
(hypernym) use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
(verb-group) meet, encounter, take on
34. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary"
(synonym) meet, encounter, take on
(hyponym) confront, face
(entail) compete, vie, contend
(derivation) playing period, period of play
35. exhaust by allowing to pull on the line; "play a hooked fish"
(hypernym) exhaust, wash up, beat, tucker, tucker out
| The Phrase Finder |
A Mars a day helps you work rest and play
Meaning
Advertising slogan for chocolate bar.
Origin
UK origin.
Meaning
Advertising slogan for chocolate bar.
Origin
UK origin.
Fair play
Origin
From Shakespeare's The Tempest.
MIRANDA: Yes, for a score of kingdoms you should wrangle,
And I would call it, fair play.
If music be the food of love, play on
Origin
From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Play by ear
Meaning
Handle a situation in an impromptu manner, without reference to a set of guidelines.
Origin
From the playing of music without reference to sheet music.
Play fast and loose
Origin
From Shakespeare's King John.
KING PHILIP: Good reverend father, make my person yours,
And tell me how you would bestow yourself.
This royal hand and mine are newly knit,
And the conjunction of our inward souls
Married in league, coupled and linked together
With all religious strength of sacred vows;
The latest breath that gave the sound of words
Was deep-sworn faith, peace, amity, true love
Between our kingdoms and our royal selves,
And even before this truce, but new before,
No longer than we well could wash our hands
To clap this royal bargain up of peace,
Heaven knows, they were besmear'd and over-stain'd
With slaughter's pencil, where revenge did paint
The fearful difference of incensed kings:
And shall these hands, so lately purged of blood,
So newly join'd in love, so strong in both,
Unyoke this seizure and this kind regreet?
Play fast and loose with faith? so jest with heaven,
Make such unconstant children of ourselves,
As now again to snatch our palm from palm,
Unswear faith sworn, and on the marriage-bed
Of smiling peace to march a bloody host,
And make a riot on the gentle brow
Of true sincerity? O, holy sir,
My reverend father, let it not be so!
Out of your grace, devise, ordain, impose
Some gentle order; and then we shall be blest
To do your pleasure and continue friends.
Play it again Sam
Origin
Bogart's famous line from Casablanca. The actual line in the film is 'Play it, Sam.'
Play the race card
Meaning
Attempt to gain advantage in an election by pandering to the electorate's racism.
Origin
Coined in England in the 1960s. Following an influx of immigrants into the UK in the 1950/60s the Conservative candidate in an election for the parliamentary seat of Smethwick was accused of using the slogan 'If you want a nigger neighbour - vote Labour', in an attempt to capitalise on the electorate's fears of being 'swamped' by immigrants.
Plug and play
Meaning
Originally a technique by which new equipment can be automatically configured when plugged into a computer. Later used for any ready to use item.
Origin
Originated with Microsoft's Windows operating system which incorporated this facility. Widely lampooned as 'plug and pray'.
| Australian Slang |
Not since JC played full-back for the Arabs
a long time ago
a long time ago
Play around
1. philander; 2. be sexually promiscuous; 3. engage in sexual play or sexual intercourse
Play ball
cooperate
Play chicken
1. perform a dangerous dare; 2. (of a person) to stand in the path of an approaching vehicle daring the driver to run them down; 3. (of the drivers of two vehicles) to proceed along a collision course, as a test of courage
Play footsies
touch in secret a person's feet, knees, etc. with one's feet, especially as part of amorous play
Play for keeps
expect a decision, result, etc.; be permanent
Play funny buggers
foolish; deceitful
Play handsies
(of a couple) to touch one another's hands in amorous play
Play hide the salami
(crass) have sexual intercourse
Play hide the sausage
(crass) (of a male) have sexual intercourse
Play hookey
be unjustifiably absent from school, work, etc.
Play it cool
be cautious and shrewd; keep composure under difficult circumstances; act cautiously
Play pocket billiards
(jocular) (of a male) fondle the testicles through the pants pockets
Play possum
feign illness or death
Play pussum
to hide oneself or try to keep something from someone; pretending you are doing something, when you are not
Play silly buggers
1. act the fool; 2. waste time, mess around; 3. engage in time-wasting activities and frivolous behaviour
Play stink finger
engage in erotic play of the female genitals with the fingers
Play the field
1. have as many flirtations as possible; 2. keep oneself open to advantage from a number of sources
Play tootsy
1. (of two people) touch feet secretly under a table as part of amorous play; 2. (of a man) have an affair
Play up
1. behave naughtily or annoyingly; 2. philander
Play up to
attempt to get into the favour of
Played-out
exhausted; used up
Pull the other leg
expression of disbelief, etc.
Pull the other one
expression of disbelief, etc.
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
play
1. to go along with:"I don't think so. Homey don't play that" -- Homey the Clown in "In Living Colour"
2. to fool:"You can't buy no relationship. You played yourself" -- Ice-T (You played yourself [??])
3. action
1. to go along with:"I don't think so. Homey don't play that" -- Homey the Clown in "In Living Colour"
2. to fool:"You can't buy no relationship. You played yourself" -- Ice-T (You played yourself [??])
3. action
| hEnglish - advanced version |
play
play
\play\, v. t.
similar words(60)
moral play
play false
to hold in play
play actor
passing play
play along
play back
to play snow one`s cards
a play upon words
play down
play a trick on
fair play
child`s play
to play possum
draw play
medal play
to mount a play
in play
trap play
to play the fool
to play one`s cards well
to play
to play off
to play for love
play up
to play hob
to play devil with
to play dummy
to play at ducks and drakes
to play booty
edge play
play debt
cudgel play
passion play
miracle play
play of colors
play off
long-play
wake play
play out
to play the mischief
to play upon
to cut a play
end play
to play into a person`s hands
to play truant
word play
to play rex
to come into play
running play
play pleasure
double play
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play
\play\, v. t.
similar words(60)
moral play
play false
to hold in play
play actor
passing play
play along
play back
to play snow one`s cards
a play upon words
play down
play a trick on
fair play
child`s play
to play possum
draw play
medal play
to mount a play
in play
trap play
to play the fool
to play one`s cards well
to play
to play off
to play for love
play up
to play hob
to play devil with
to play dummy
to play at ducks and drakes
to play booty
edge play
play debt
cudgel play
passion play
miracle play
play of colors
play off
long-play
wake play
play out
to play the mischief
to play upon
to cut a play
end play
to play into a person`s hands
to play truant
word play
to play rex
to come into play
running play
play pleasure
double play
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@@play
puppet play
period of play
triple play
boy`s play
to bring into play
to play pitch and toss with anything
to play one`s cards
match play
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
play
n., spraoi m.
I play: imrím
n., spraoi m.
I play: imrím
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Canu
Canu = v. to sing; to play music
Canu = v. to sing; to play music
Castio
Castio = v. to play tricks
Chwareyddiaeth
Chwareyddiaeth = n. play
Chwarwy
Chwarwy = n. disport play
Chwaryddiaeth
Chwaryddiaeth = n. a play
Difyrwch
Difyrwch = n. diversion, play
Diware
Diware = a. without play
Gwara
Gwara = n. fencing; play, game, v. to fence; to play
Gwarau
Gwarau = n. play, sport; v. to make gentle
Gware
Gware = n. play, sport; a game, v. to play, to sport
Hoewal
Hoewal = n. the play of water around anything, a whirl
Llawesan
Llawesan = n. a kind of play
Llawfrenin
Llawfrenin = n. the play of question and command
Prawen
Prawen = n. an essay; a cast in play
Rhychware
Rhychware = n. excess of play
Tabyrddu
Tabyrddu = v. to play on the tabour
Telma
Telma = v. to play with toys
Ystrancio
Ystrancio = v. to play tricks
| Dream Dictionary |
Play
For a young woman to dream that she attends a play, foretells that she will be courted by a genial friend, and will marry to further her prospects and pleasure seeking. If there is trouble in getting to and from the play, or discordant and hideous scenes, she will be confronted with many displeasing surprises.
See Theater.
For a young woman to dream that she attends a play, foretells that she will be courted by a genial friend, and will marry to further her prospects and pleasure seeking. If there is trouble in getting to and from the play, or discordant and hideous scenes, she will be confronted with many displeasing surprises.
See Theater.
| Phobia |
Malaxophobia
Fear of love play
Also known as Sarmassophobia
Fear of love play
Also known as Sarmassophobia
Play Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Play Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
PLAY
The difference between the diameter of a shaft rod, etc., and that of the hole in which it works.
The difference between the diameter of a shaft rod, etc., and that of the hole in which it works.
| Worldgolf |
play
To strike the ball with a club. The action of playing the game of golf.
To strike the ball with a club. The action of playing the game of golf.
| Baseball |
PLAY
The umpire's order to start the game or to resume action following any dead ball.
The umpire's order to start the game or to resume action following any dead ball.
| Dictionary Soccer |
Play, conditioned
Applying an artificial restriction, e.g. all players must pass the ball on the first touch.
Applying an artificial restriction, e.g. all players must pass the ball on the first touch.
| Glossary of Football Terms |
Play
A spurt of action that begins with a snap and ends with a dead ball.
A spurt of action that begins with a snap and ends with a dead ball.
Play Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
play
lascivio, fabula
lascivio, fabula
| A Dictionary of Postmodern Terms |
play
On p.289 of Structure, Sign and Play, Derrida says that "play" is the infinite substitute of meanings. Every term, every phrase,has a certain range of meanings and these substitute for each other indifferent contexts. That is the "play" of language.
On p.289 of Structure, Sign and Play, Derrida says that "play" is the infinite substitute of meanings. Every term, every phrase,has a certain range of meanings and these substitute for each other indifferent contexts. That is the "play" of language.
Play Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Play (v.)
mavau
mavau
| TUPAC SHAKUR Rap Dictionary V.2.0 |
Play
Christopher Martin (Kid 'N Play), US MC.
Christopher Martin (Kid 'N Play), US MC.
play
1) (v) To go along with. "I don't think so. Homey don't play that" -- Homey the Clown in "In Living Colour". 2) (v) To fool. "You can't buy no relationship. You played yourself." -- Ice-T (You played yourself [??]). 3) (n) Action.
| English - Klingon |
play
v. reH
v. chu' - play musical instrument
v. much - play (present) music
v. Quj - play a game
v. rIl - play a wind instrument (brass, not flute)
v. SuS - play a wind instrument
v. reH
v. chu' - play musical instrument
v. much - play (present) music
v. Quj - play a game
v. rIl - play a wind instrument (brass, not flute)
v. SuS - play a wind instrument
| Rap-music terminology and bios of artists |
play
1) (v) To go along with. "I don't think so. Homey don't play that" -- Homey the Clown in "In Living Colour".
2) (v) To fool. "You can't buy no relationship. You played yourself." -- Ice-T (You played yourself [??]).
3) (n) Action.
1) (v) To go along with. "I don't think so. Homey don't play that" -- Homey the Clown in "In Living Colour".
2) (v) To fool. "You can't buy no relationship. You played yourself." -- Ice-T (You played yourself [??]).
3) (n) Action.
Play Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Play
Hold both 'Y'
hands up in front of the chest and shake them back and forth, pivoted at the wrist.
Hold both 'Y'
Show (act¸ perform¸ play¸ performance)
Both 'A'
Play Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Play
A play or stageplay, written by a playwright, or dramatist, is a form of literature, almost always consisting of dialogue between characters, intended for performance rather than reading. However, many people and especially scholars simply read and study plays in an academic manner. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed or read. So, the term play refers both to the written works of playwrights and to their complete theatrical performance.
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Play! A Video Game Symphony
PLAY! A Video Game Symphony is a symphony world-tour featuring music from video games.
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