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Meaning:

Noun:

  • countable A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
  • countable A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
  • countable A major move by a business.
  • countable An individual's performance in a sport or game.
  • countable A theatrical performance featuring actors.
  • countable (''turn-based games'') An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
  • The conduct, or course of a game.
  • uncountable Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
  • informal Sexual role-playing (as in ageplay, bloodplay, pissplay).
  • uncountable The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

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Verb:

  • copulative Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.
  • copulative In a game or game-like setting, to maintain a posture of being.
  • intransitive To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation.
  • intransitive To play a sport.
  • intransitive To produce music using a musical instrument.
  • intransitive To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex.
  • ergative To produce music on the indicated musical instrument.
  • ergative To produce music, the indicated song or style, with a musical instrument.
  • ergative To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.
  • transitive To act in a performance as the indicated role.
  • transitive To participate in the game indicated.

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