The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.

present participle of play-act

A female actor who performs on stage.

(golf) To overtake a slower group of players ahead of one's own group, rather than waiting for them to finish the hole before proceeding.

English that does not use any jargon or technical / scientific terminology.

(informal) An aircraft to be used as an airborne command post in the event of nuclear war or similar large-scale disaster.

(translation hub) One who plays beach volleyball.

(mathematics) A two-dimensional vector field of the phase between two variables

(simile) Extremely clear and plain to see.

To understand one's rank or status and behave accordingly; to act humbly.