"impact play" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From impact + play. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|impact|play}} impact + play Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} impact play (uncountable)
  1. (BDSM) The practice of striking another person, either with the hand(s) or with an instrument, for the (usually sexual) pleasure of one or both parties. Tags: uncountable Hypernyms: sadomasochism
    Sense id: en-impact_play-en-noun-YoC7iduc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, BDSM Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
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