by-play en · NOUN
Etymology
From by- + play.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Action carried on aside, commonly in dumb show, while the main action proceeds; action not intended to be observed by some of the persons present.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| by-plays | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| byplay | alternative | lexicographic |