Definition of play

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Play (n.) A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.

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Seesaw :: Seesaw (n.) A play among children in which they are seated upon the opposite ends of a plank which is balanced in the middle, and move alternately up and down..
Unison :: Unison (n.) Identity in pitch; coincidence of sounds proceeding from an equality in the number of vibrations made in a given time by two or more sonorous bodies. Parts played or sung in octaves are also said to be in unison, or in octaves..
Checkerboard :: Checkerboard (n.) A board with sixty-four squares of alternate color, used for playing checkers or draughts..
Sycophantcy :: Sycophant (v. i.) To play the sycophant.
Court-cupboard :: Court-cupboard (n.) A movable sideboard or buffet, on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on special ocasions..
Play :: Play (n.) Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit..
Bowl :: Bowl (v. i.) To play with bowls.
Casuist :: Casuist (v. i.) To play the casuist.
Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To turn on one side; to render oblique; to slope or slant, as the side of a door, window, etc..
Kent Bugle :: Kent bugle () A curved bugle, having six finger keys or stops, by means of which the performer can play upon every key in the musical scale; -- called also keyed bugle, and key bugle..
Gush :: Gush (v. t.) A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment..
Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..
Induction :: Induction (n.) An introduction or introductory scene, as to a play; a preface; a prologue..
Criticise :: Criticise (v. i.) To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.
Niggle :: Niggle (v. t.) To trifle or play.
Out :: Out (a.) Not in the position to score in playing a game; not in the state or turn of the play for counting or gaining scores.
Dramatist :: Dramatist (n.) The author of a dramatic composition; a writer of plays.
Playsome :: Playsome (a.) Playful; wanton; sportive.
Stylist :: Stylish (a.) Having style or artistic quality; given to, or fond of, the display of style; highly fashionable; modish; as, a stylish dress, house, manner..
Hockey :: Hockey (n.) A game in which two parties of players, armed with sticks curved or hooked at the end, attempt to drive any small object (as a ball or a bit of wood) toward opposite goals..
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