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Misplay Definition & Meaning

misplay
noun
  1. (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
verb
  1. play incorrectly, e.g., play a wrong note
  2. play wrong or in an unskillful manner

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Frequently asked questions

What does misplay mean?
(baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed play incorrectly, e.g., play a wrong note play wrong or in an unskillful manner
What part of speech is misplay?
Misplay is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does misplay have?
Misplay has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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