Definition of play

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Play (v. t.) To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball..

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Play :: Play (n.) A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
Gewgaw :: Gewgaw (n.) A showy trifle; a toy; a splendid plaything; a pretty but worthless bauble.
Juggle :: Juggle (v. i.) To play tricks by sleight of hand; to cause amusement and sport by tricks of skill; to conjure.
Sharp :: Sharp (v. i.) To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
Split :: Split (n.) the division by a player of one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value; the player is usually obliged to increase the amount wagered by placing a sum equal to the original bet on the new hand thus created..
Bob :: Bob (n.) Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end of a kite's tail..
Domino :: Domino (n.) One of the pieces with which the game of dominoes is played.
Spluttered :: Splurge (v. i.) To make a great display in any way, especially in oratory..
Badinage :: Badinage (n.) Playful raillery; banter.
Stockade :: Stock (a.) Used or employed for constant service or application, as if constituting a portion of a stock or supply; standard; permanent; standing; as, a stock actor; a stock play; a stock sermon..
Bannerol :: Bannerol (n.) A banderole; esp. a banner displayed at a funeral procession and set over the tomb. See Banderole.
Quintette :: Quintette (n.) A composition for five voices or instruments; also, the set of five persons who sing or play five-part music..
Finger :: Finger (v. t.) To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
Blindman''s Buff :: Blindman's buff () A play in which one person is blindfolded, and tries to catch some one of the company and tell who it is..
Cog :: Cog (v. i.) To deceive; to cheat; to play false; to lie; to wheedle; to cajole.
Staff :: Staff (n.) A pole upon which a flag is supported and displayed.
Palter :: Palter (v. i.) To act in insincere or deceitful manner; to play false; to equivocate; to shift; to dodge; to trifle.
Harpist :: Harpist (n.) A player on the harp; a harper.
Gush :: Gush (v. i.) To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner..
Chorus :: Chorus (n.) An interpreter in a dumb show or play.
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