noun
Meaning 1
A playwright.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
playmaker
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Meaning 2
A sportsman who leads attacks for his team and creates chances to score.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 3
a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: player, participant
History
Etymology
From play + maker.
Real reading context