word
Play
Play
/ˈpleɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
play
Dictionary meaning
The act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully.
Examples
- Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child.
- It was all done in play.
Synonyms: swordplay
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