from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
power play
n 1: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the
concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at
this sexual power play and walked away" [syn: {power play},
{squeeze play}, {squeeze}]
2: 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"
3: (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"