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power play

The correct spelling is power play.

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noun

Say it like: Pow-er -plaee

The correct spelling is power play. Tactics used to magnify power or influence.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Tactics used to magnify power or influence.
  2. 2.A strategy or maneuver with a similar intention.
  3. 3.A situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.
  4. 4.A similar situation in other ball games such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby and cricket.
  5. 5.A play used to move the stones to the side of the sheet.

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