Phrase guide

close of play

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The end of a day's play.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stumps

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The end of the final game (not to be confused with set or match) during a day at the Wimbledon Championships.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The end of the working day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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