playing | ||
1. | [ noun ] (music,performing arts) the act of playing a musical instrument | |
Related terms: | musical_performance stopping bowing transposition piping play | |
2. | [ noun ] the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation | |
Related terms: | action pitching golfing catching bowling play play play | |
3. | [ adjective ] occupied in play or playful activities | |
Examples: | "heard the laughter of playing children" |
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Related terms: | playful | |
4. | [ noun ] (theater) the performance of a part or role in a drama | |
Synonyms: | acting playacting performing | |
Related terms: | activity performing_arts roleplaying business hamming mime portrayal heroics skit impersonation performance act act | |
Similar spelling: |
plowing planking plainsong plunge pliancy plunger plangent plainsman plainness |