Definition of play

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Play (v. t.) To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it..

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Heroism :: Heroism (n.) The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities..
Splaymouths :: Splayfooted (a.) Having a splayfoot or splayfeet.
Romp :: Romp (n.) A girl who indulges in boisterous play.
Quoit :: Quoit (v. i.) To throw quoits; to play at quoits.
Blaze :: Blaze (n.) A bursting out, or active display of any quality; an outburst; a brilliant display..
Knave :: Knave (n.) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
Checkerboard :: Checkerboard (n.) A board with sixty-four squares of alternate color, used for playing checkers or draughts..
Stage :: Stage (n.) The floor for scenic performances; hence, the theater; the playhouse; hence, also, the profession of representing dramatic compositions; the drama, as acted or exhibited..
Virginal :: Virginal (v. i.) To play with the fingers, as if on a virginal; to tap or pat..
Band :: Band (v. t.) A number of musicians who play together upon portable musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as certain wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or cymbals..
Bisque :: Bisque (n.) A point taken by the receiver of odds in the game of tennis; also, an extra innings allowed to a weaker player in croquet..
Buss :: Buss (n.) A kiss; a rude or playful kiss; a smack.
Dramatis Personae :: Dramatis personae () The actors in a drama or play.
Ante :: Ante (n.) Each player's stake, which is put into the pool before (ante) the game begins..
Coxcomb :: Coxcomb (n.) A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop..
Play :: Play (n.) To act; to behave; to practice deception.
Stickle :: Stickle (v. i.) To play fast and loose; to pass from one side to the other; to trim.
Billiards :: Billiards (n.) A game played with ivory balls o a cloth-covered, rectangular table, bounded by elastic cushions. The player seeks to impel his ball with his cue so that it shall either strike (carom upon) two other balls, or drive another ball into one of the pockets with which the table sometimes is furnished..
Exhibition :: Exhibition (n.) The act of exhibiting for inspection, or of holding forth to view; manifestation; display..
Masterful :: Masterful (a.) Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary.
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