By-play
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: By-play is a noun meaning (theater) 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.
Meaning
(theater) 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.
Word Forms
- by-plays
- byplay
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include byplay, play-by-play, playette, play, playlet, playing.
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