misplay

• Nom désignant une erreur ou une maladresse commise lors d'un jeu ou d'une performance, notamment au baseball lorsqu'un joueur de champ manque un jeu qui aurait pu aboutir à un retrait dans des circonstances normales.

A noun referring to an error or mistake in a game or performance, particularly in baseball where a defensive player fails to make an out under normal circumstances.

1. Baseball fielding mistakeB2formalamericansport

   An error made by a defensive player in baseball when failing to make an out that would normally be achieved with standard play.

   Erreur défensive au baseball

   • The shortstop's misplay cost the team the winning run.
   • He was charged with a misplay after dropping the easy fly ball.
   • The crowd groaned at the third baseman's misplay in the final inning.

   Synonymesbobblebooterrormiscuemuff

2. General sports or game errorB2informalsport

   A mistake or poor execution in a sport or game, especially due to miscalculation or lack of skill.

   Erreur de jeu

   • Her misplay on the chessboard allowed her opponent to checkmate.
   • The tennis player's misplay on the volley cost her the point.
   • A single misplay in the final round of the tournament ended his chances.

   Synonymesblunderbotcherrorflubfumblegaffemiscuemistakeslip

   Antonymesbrilliancemasterstrokesuccess

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de mal jouer, de commettre une erreur dans un jeu ou une performance, ou de mal exécuter une action, notamment au jeu de cartes, au sport ou en musique.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing something incorrectly or making a mistake in a game or performance.

1. Incorrect musical performanceB2formalart

   To play a wrong note or perform a piece of music incorrectly.

   jouer faux

   • During the recital, she misplayed the opening chord.
   • The pianist misplayed several notes in the fast section.
   • He misplayed the melody, causing the piece to sound off-key.
   • Try not to misplay that difficult trill.

   Synonymesbotchbumbleflubflufffumblemess upmuffstumble

2. Unskillful play in a gameB2informalsport

   To make a mistake while playing a sport or game, often resulting in a loss of advantage.

   mal jouer

   • The tennis player misplayed the volley and hit the net.
   • He misplayed the chess move, allowing his opponent to checkmate.
   • The striker misplayed the pass, losing possession.
   • She misplayed the card, accidentally revealing her hand.

   Synonymesblunderbungleerrorflubfumblemistakemuff

   Antonymesexecuteperformplay