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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
power play
    n 1: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the
         concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at
         this sexual power play and walked away" [syn: power play,
         squeeze play, squeeze]
    2: a play in which there is a concentration of players in one
       location on the field of play; "they used a power play to
       return the kickoff"
    3: (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical
       advantage over the other as a result of penalties; "the team
       was unable to capitalize on the power play"

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