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IN PLAY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in play mean?
• IN PLAY (adjective)
The adjective IN PLAY has 1 sense:
1. of a ball
Familiarity information: IN PLAY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of a ball
Context example:
the ball is still in play
Similar:
live (exerting force or containing energy)
Domain category:
athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)
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