ALL meanings of by-play
by-play
B b - noun by-play secondary action or talking carried on apart while the main action proceeds, esp in a play 3
- noun by-play an action or speech carried on to the side while the main action proceeds, especially on the stage. 1
- noun by-play (theater) Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present. 0