squeeze play

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  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.

Word forms

squeeze play squeeze plays squeeze-play

Synonyms

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