zero-sum game a game in which the total of all the gains and losses is zero
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an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
recreation,
diversion a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
catch the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
pinball,
pinball game a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets
guessing game a game in which participants compete to identify some obscurely indicated thing
ducks and drakes a game in which a flat stone is bounced along the surface of calm water
mind game deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage); "football players try to play mind games with the opposition"; "the jeweler's mind game is to convince lovers that the size of a gemstone reflects the depth of their feelings"
hare and hounds,
paper chase an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spot
game an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
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the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game; "the child received several games for his birthday"
game equipment equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
game an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
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(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
line of work,
occupation,
business,
job,
line the act of occupying or taking possession of a building; "occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal"
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(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win; "the game is 6 all"; "he is serving for the game"
score the act of scoring in a game or sport; "the winning score came with less than a minute left to play"
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frivolous or trifling behavior; "for actors, memorizing lines is no game"; "for him, life is all fun and games"
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a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
courageous,
brave possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"
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disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
unfit not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
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A pursuit or activity with rules performed either alone or with others, often for the purpose of entertainment, education, monetary gain or other such reasons. In many games, the objective is to win by defeating the other player or players or being the first to reach a specified goal, while in others, role-playing or cooperation is emphasized.
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A contest between two individuals or teams. A game may refer to the entire encounter between the two e. g. a basketball game, or to just one contest of several required to win e. g. a tennis game.
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An exercise simulatingwarfare for the purpose of training personnel, testing combatreadiness, or to better understand various possible outcomes of various strategies or tactics. The exercise may involve human participants, or it may be simulated, often with the aid of computers.
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Wild animals hunted for food.
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A field of gainful activity, as an industry or profession.
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The ability to successfully seduce someone into a romantic or sexual relationship, usually achieved by pre-meditated strategy.
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One or more questionable, unethical, or illegal practices.
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To exploit loopholes in a system or bureaucracy in a way which defeats or nullifies the spirit of the rules in effect, usually to obtain a result which otherwise would be unobtainable.