squeeze play

Meaning

1. The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score.
2. (figuratively) An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.
3. The tactic of running a suit to compel another player to waste potentially winning cards.
4. The tactic of reraising a raiser and a caller to compel one or both to fold, often as a bluff.

Synonyms

power play

squeeze

suicide squeeze

suicide squeeze play