Meaning of squeeze play | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.
2. An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.
   figuratively
3. The tactic of running a suit to compel another player to waste potentially winning cards.
4. The tactic of reraising a raiser and a caller to compel one or both to fold, often as a bluff.

Examples

“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.”

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