WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
squeeze′ play′,
- Sport[Baseball.]
- Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play. a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts.
- Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play. a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score.
- the application of pressure or influence on a person or group in order to force compliance or gain an advantage. Also called squeeze.
- 1900–05, American.
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