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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • a. & vb. n. of play.
  • See under Card.

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  • noun An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.
  • verb Present participle of play.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the act of playing a musical instrument
  • noun the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
  • noun the performance of a part or role in a drama

Etymologies

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play +‎ -ing

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