squeeze play meaning

UK /skwiːz pleɪ/ US /skwiz pleɪ/ 2 syllables

squeeze play (noun): an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power.

squeeze play has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

squeeze play as a noun

  1. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
    • she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away

    Synonyms: power play, squeeze

    Type of: attempt

  2. a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch

    Type of: baseball play

    Kinds: suicide squeeze play, safety squeeze play

How to pronounce squeeze play

squeeze play is pronounced /skwiːz pleɪ/ in British English and /skwiz pleɪ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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