Definition of play

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Play (n.) The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play..

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Cribbage :: Cribbage (v. t.) A game of cards, played by two or four persons, in which there is a crib. (See Crib, 11.) It is characterized by a great variety of chances..
Catcall :: Catcall (n.) A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise..
Hunt''s-up :: Hunt's-up (n.) A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any arousing sound or call..
Splay :: Splay (a.) Displayed; spread out; turned outward; hence, flat; ungainly; as, splay shoulders..
Rocket :: Rocket (n.) An artificial firework consisting of a cylindrical case of paper or metal filled with a composition of combustible ingredients, as niter, charcoal, and sulphur, and fastened to a guiding stick. The rocket is projected through the air by the force arising from the expansion of the gases liberated by combustion of the composition. Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and also for pyrotechnic display..
Arpeggio :: Arpeggio (n.) The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played..
Harlot :: Harlot (v. i.) To play the harlot; to practice lewdness.
Praise :: Praise (v.) To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works; to do honor to; to display the excellence of; -- applied especially to the Divine Being.
Person :: Person (n.) A character or part, as in a play; a specific kind or manifestation of individual character, whether in real life, or in literary or dramatic representation; an assumed character..
Opera :: Opera (n.) The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music..
Revie :: Revie (v. i.) To exceed an adversary's wager in card playing.
Underplay :: Underplay (v. i.) To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part..
Hautboyist :: Hautboyist (n.) A player on the hautboy.
Lumachella :: Lumachella (n.) A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections..
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..
Playground :: Playground (n.) A piece of ground used for recreation; as, the playground of a school..
Trill :: Trill (v. i.) To utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.
Renounce :: Renounce (v. t.) To disclaim having a card of (the suit led) by playing a card of another suit.
Pirate :: Pirate (v. i.) To play the pirate; to practice robbery on the high seas.
Gittern :: Gittern (v. i.) To play on gittern.
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