Business / Machine Shop / Play: The looseness of fit (slack) between two pieces.
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Play Noun Synonyms: amusement, frivolity, entertainment, recreation, fun, pleasure, sport, merrymaking, revelry, tomfoolery, horseplay, skylarking, monkey business, monkey tricks or monkeyshines
Play Verb Synonyms: engage, contend with, compete with or against, challenge, vie with, pit oneself against, take on, rival
Play Adjective Synonyms: amuse oneself, frolic, frisk, cavort, gambol, caper, sport, have fun, have a good time, enjoy oneself, disport (oneself), carouse
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Entertainment / Golf / Unplayable Lie: The player has determined that the ball cannot be played from its current spot MORE
Entertainment / Bowling / Play The Gutter: Playing a strike angle from the edge of the gutter. MORE
Entertainment / Bowling / Balance (As Applied To A Player): A player is in balance if, at the point of release, they are able to complete their follow through without falling off to one side; generally means that the release and slide are simultaneous. MORE
Entertainment / Ice Hockey / Playmaker: A fast player who usually scores more assists than goals. A playmaker has the speed and balance to make plays, and frequently relies on a sniper to finish them. MORE
Entertainment / Golf / Stroke Play: (also 'medal play') scoring by the total number of strokes MORE
Entertainment / Golf / Pace Of Play: Time taken to play a stroke, hole or round, usually thought of in terms of maximum allowable time with an associated penalty for exceeding that time: covered by rule 6-7 of the usga rule book MORE