Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

squeeze play

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables: squeeze -play
IPA

34

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.

noun

An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.

noun

The tactic of running a suit to compel another player to waste potentially winning cards.

noun

The tactic of reraising a raiser and a caller to compel one or both to fold, often as a bluff.

Example Sentences

"The squeeze play is on! Jones bunts, and Smith scores from third."
"This "squeeze play" is only one of many battles between Wead and liberals on Bush's staff."
"Squeeze play is an important part of the endgame."

Inflected Forms

squeeze plays (plural) squeeze-play (alternative)

Phrases

safety squeeze suicide squeeze

Frequently Paired Words

safety squeeze suicide squeeze

Synonyms

squeeze power play

Questions

What does squeeze play mean?: The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.

How to pronounce squeeze play

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