Definition of diversion

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Diversion (n.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts..

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Playday :: Playday (n.) A day given to play or diversion; a holiday.
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts..
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business..
Playtime :: Playtime (n.) Time for play or diversion.
Playmate :: Playmate (n.) A companion in diversions; a playfellow.
Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To apply to any use by a diversion from the proper or intended use; to appropriate dishonestly or illegally.
Gymnastical :: Gymnastical (a.) Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc..
Disportment :: Disportment (n.) Act of disporting; diversion; play.
Wile :: Wile (v. t.) To draw or turn away, as by diversion; to while or while away; to cause to pass pleasantly..
Hanker :: Hanker (v. i.) To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; -- usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town..
Sport :: Sport (v. i.) To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races..
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement..
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) A Spanish diversion on horseback.
Mumm :: Mumm (v. i.) To sport or make diversion in a mask or disguise; to mask.
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions..
Sport :: Sport (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked..
Distraction :: Distraction (n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.
Disport :: Disport (v. i.) Play; sport; pastime; diversion; playfulness.
Pastime :: Pastime (n.) That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion..
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