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squeeze play
squeeze playn.1. Baseball A play in which the batter attempts to bunt so that a runner on third base may score.2. Informal Pressure exerted to obtain a concession or achieve a goal.squeeze′ play`
n. 1. a baseball play in which the batter bunts in an attempt to score a runner from third base, with the runner starting for home as the ball is pitched. 2. the application of pressure in order to force compliance or gain an advantage. [1900–05, Amer.] squeeze playThe batter bunts the ball so that a runner on third base can get home.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | squeeze play - an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"power play, squeezeattempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" | | 2. | squeeze play - a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitchbaseball play - (baseball) a play executed by a baseball teamsuicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play - the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ballsafety squeeze, safety squeeze play - the runner on third base waits to start home until the batter has bunted successfully |
squeeze play
squeeze play1. In baseball, a play in which the batter bunts to give a runner on third base a chance to reach home plate and score a run. Primarily heard in US. The botched squeeze play led to the batter and the runner being tagged out. No one was expecting a squeeze play when their star hitter went up to bat.2. By extension, a situation in which a great deal of pressure is applied to someone or something in order to achieve a certain outcome or goal. With both houses of congress controlled by the opposing political party, the president is now facing a squeeze play regarding the federal budget. The mega corporation is using its vast resources and political influence to initiate a squeeze play against its competition.See also: play, squeezesqueeze playA situation in which pressure exerted to obtain a concession or achieve a goal, as in Workers sometimes feel caught in a squeeze play between union and management. This expression, dating from about 1900, originated in baseball, where it refers to a prearranged play in which the runner on third base breaks for home plate on the pitch, and the batter bunts. [c. 1915] See also: play, squeezesqueeze play n. a special play in baseball where there is a runner on third base and the batter bunts. (With an early start the runner may reach home plate.) They pulled off that squeeze play like the professionals they are. See also: play, squeezeEncyclopediaSeesqueezeFinancialSeeSqueezesqueeze play
Synonyms for squeeze playnoun an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of powerSynonymsRelated Words- attempt
- effort
- try
- endeavor
- endeavour
noun a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitchRelated Words- baseball play
- suicide squeeze
- suicide squeeze play
- safety squeeze
- safety squeeze play
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