| 单词 | free play |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfree play free play n. (a) (an instance of) unregulated or unrestricted playtime for children; (b) Mechanics disengaged motion in a mechanism on a motor vehicle; the distance a mechanism can be moved before it engages. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > [noun] > unimpeded movement play1644 mobility1777 free play1891 1891 Rep. Secretary of Interior V: Pt. i ii. 604 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (51st Congr., 1st Sess.: House of Representatives Executive Doc. 1, Pt. 5) XV A very powerful exercise of the will is demanded in calisthenics, whereas free play (not systematic games) is rest for the will. 1924 Los Angeles Times 27 Jan. vi. 5/3 Periodical inspection of all lock nuts..and amount of free play in steering connections is..worth while. 1936 Times 13 Aug. 15/2 The value of free play does not receive enough emphasis. 1993 Pop. Mech. Mar. 90/3 Typically, pedal free play can vary from 1/2 inch to 1 in. 2004 Today's Parent (Electronic ed.) June 69 Children learn all of their conflict resolution skills in free play. < as lemmas |
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