power play
Noun

power play (plural power plays)

  1. (ice hockey) In ice hockey, the situation where a team has a numerical advantage on the ice due to one or more penalties given to the opposing team.
  2. (sports) A similar situation in other ball games such as lacrosse, indoor soccer, rugby and cricket.
  3. (uncountable) Tactics used to magnify power or influence.
  4. (countable) A strategy or maneuver with a similar intention.
Translations
  • Russian: большинство́



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