(billiards) To strike the object ball nearer to its centre than its edge.

(billiards) To strike the object ball near the edge.

(sports) Unavailable to be played according to the rules of the game in question.

(UK) The current situation (typically in sports)

Synonym of play the devil with

(transitive with for) To attempt to get or achieve. / (transitive with for) To try to initiate a romantic relationship.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play nice

simple past tense and past participle of play nice

(film, often attributive) A kind of contract ensuring that an actor, director, etc. is paid even if their work is ultimately not used.

(mechanical engineering) Lateral freedom of movement in moving parts.