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Meaning of power play

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

power play

noun

Definitions

  1. Tactics used to magnify power or influence.

  2. A strategy or maneuver with a similar intention.

  3. A situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.

  4. A similar situation in other ball games such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby and cricket.