squeeze play
A 'squeeze play' is a strategic maneuver used in various contexts to apply pressure and achieve a desired outcome, often seen in sports and finance.
Definition
B2Baseball
(sports)A tactic where the batter bunts the ball to allow a runner on third base to score.
Example
- The team executed a perfect squeeze play to win the game in the ninth inning.
C1Bridge
(card games)A strategy of playing a suit to force an opponent to discard potentially winning cards.
Example
- She used a squeeze play to make her opponent discard a crucial card.
C1Poker
(card games)A bluffing tactic where a player reraises to force other players to fold.
Example
- He pulled off a successful squeeze play, making both opponents fold.
C1Finance
(financial)A maneuver to drive up the price of a security by buying large quantities and then selling for profit.
Example
- The investor used a squeeze play to manipulate the stock price.
C1General Strategy
(general)Applying pressure from multiple directions to force an opponent into a disadvantageous position.
Example
- The negotiation was a classic squeeze play, leaving the other party with no good options.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "squeeze play":
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