Playground Definition–noun | 1. | an area used for outdoor play or recreation, esp. by children, and often containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings. | | 2. | Informal. any place, environment, or facility used for recreation or amusement, as a resort: The tropical island is an international playground for the rich. | | 3. | an arena of operation or activity. | |
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Equipment Definition–noun | 1. | anything kept, furnished, or provided for a specific purpose. | | 2. | the act of equipping a person or thing. | | 3. | the state of being equipped. |
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| 4. | the personal knowledge and skill required for a task, occupation, etc.: He has the necessary equipment for law. | | 5. | the rolling stock of a railroad. | |
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