de|lay|ing action

de|lay|ing action
de|lay|ing action «dih LAY ihng»,
1. a defensive military maneuver designed to slow up the enemy's advance without engaging in a decisive battle.
2. defensive play in sports to keep the ball or puck away from the opposing team until a period of play or the game is over, usually to maintain a scoring advantage.

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