Definition of play

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Play (n.) To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays..

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Bauble :: Bauble (n.) A trifling piece of finery; a gewgaw; that which is gay and showy without real value; a cheap, showy plaything..
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..
Game :: Game (v. i.) In some games, a point credited on the score to the player whose cards counts up the highest..
Bowl :: Bowl (n.) A ball of wood or other material used for rolling on a level surface in play; a ball of hard wood having one side heavier than the other, so as to give it a bias when rolled..
Humstrum :: Humstrum (n.) An instrument out of tune or rudely constructed; music badly played.
Sideboard :: Sideboard (n.) A piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for keeping or displaying articles of table service.
Tabling :: Tabling (n.) Act of playing at tables. See Table, n., 10..
Tableman :: Tableman (n.) A man at draughts; a piece used in playing games at tables. See Table, n., 10..
Puppet :: Puppet (n.) A similar figure moved by the hand or by a wire in a mock drama; a marionette; a wooden actor in a play.
Tabor :: Tabor (n.) A small drum used as an accompaniment to a pipe or fife, both being played by the same person..
Diamond :: Diamond (n.) A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness..
Virginal :: Virginal (v. i.) To play with the fingers, as if on a virginal; to tap or pat..
Alcoholate :: Alcoholate (n.) A crystallizable compound of a salt with alcohol, in which the latter plays a part analogous to that of water of crystallization..
Isochasmic :: Isochasmic (a.) Indicating equal auroral display; as, an isochasmic line..
Snapdragon :: Snapdragon (n.) A play in which raisins are snatched from a vessel containing burning brandy, and eaten; also, that which is so eaten. See Flapdragon..
Enact :: Enact (v. t.) To act the part of; to represent; to play.
Protatic :: Protatic (a.) Of or pertaining to the protasis of an ancient play; introductory.
Ostentation :: Ostentation (n.) The act of ostentating or of making an ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade; -- usually in a detractive sense.
Coral :: Coral (n.) A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything..
Goose :: Goose (n.) A game played with counters on a board divided into compartments, in some of which a goose was depicted..
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