ˈpleɪset

  • 1com|ple|ment — «noun. KOM pluh muhnt; verb. KOM pluh|mehnt», noun, verb. –n. 1. something that completes or makes perfect: »The teacher considers homework a necessary complement to classroom work. Philosophy is a good complement of scientific studies. 2. the… …

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  • 2Tem|ple — tem|ple1 «TEHM puhl», noun. 1. a building used for the service or worship of a god or gods: »Greek temples were beautifully built. SYNONYM(S): sanctuary, tabernacle. 2. Often, Temple. a) any one of three buildings in ancient Jerusalem built at… …

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  • 3tem|ple — tem|ple1 «TEHM puhl», noun. 1. a building used for the service or worship of a god or gods: »Greek temples were beautifully built. SYNONYM(S): sanctuary, tabernacle. 2. Often, Temple. a) any one of three buildings in ancient Jerusalem built at… …

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  • 4play — /pleɪ / (say play) noun 1. a dramatic composition or piece; a drama. 2. a dramatic performance, as on the stage. 3. exercise or action by way of amusement or recreation. 4. fun, jest, or trifling, as opposed to earnest: he said it merely in play …

  • 5place — /pleɪs / (say plays) noun 1. a particular portion of space, of definite or indefinite extent. 2. space in general (chiefly in connection with time). 3. the portion of space occupied by anything. 4. a space or spot, set apart or used for a… …

  • 6playing card — /ˈpleɪɪŋ kad / (say playing kahd) noun 1. one of the conventional set of 52 cards, in 4 suits (diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs), used in playing various games of chance and skill. 2. one of any set or pack of cards used in playing games …

  • 7placemat — /ˈpleɪsmæt/ (say playsmat) noun a tablemat, usually one of a matching set designed to be placed under individual servings of hot dishes at the table …

  • 8playbook — /ˈpleɪbʊk/ (say playbook) noun 1. Theatre a book containing the script of a play or set of plays. 2. Sport a book detailing tactics and manoeuvres, especially in football. 3. an outline of options and possible outcomes in any sphere of activity.… …

  • 9playroom — /ˈpleɪrum/ (say playroohm) noun a room in a house set aside for children to play in …

  • 10asset play — / æset pleɪ/ noun a share which seems to be undervalued based on its asset value and so is an attractive buy …

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