squeeze play

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noun squeeze play Baseball. Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play. a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts. Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play. a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score. 1
noun squeeze play the application of pressure or influence on a person or group in order to force compliance or gain an advantage. 1
noun squeeze play a play in which the batter bunts in an effort to allow a runner on third base to score 0
noun squeeze play any play that forces an opponent to discard a potentially winning card 0
noun squeeze play pressure or coercion exerted to achieve some goal 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1900-05

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