Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun power_play

3 senses of power play

Sense 1
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")
       => attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try -- (earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try")

Sense 2
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")
       => football play -- ((American football) a play by the offensive team)

Sense 3
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")
       => play -- (a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team")