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.

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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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