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squeeze play

noun

Definitions

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

    • The squeeze play is on! Jones bunts, and Smith scores from third.

  2. An instance of 'squeezing' someone

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

    • This "squeeze play" is only one of many battles between Wead and liberals on Bush's staff.

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

    • Squeeze play is an important part of the endgame.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

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

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

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