squeeze play

/skwiz pleɪ/

Definitions of squeeze play

1. noun

   a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch
   types:

   suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play

   the runner on third base starts home as the pitcher delivers the ball

   safety squeeze, safety squeeze play

   the runner on third base waits to start home until the batter has bunted successfully

   type of:

   baseball play

   (baseball) a play executed by a baseball team
2. noun

   an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
   synonyms: power play, squeeze

   type of:

   attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

   earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something