n. One who plays.n. A contestant in a game or match of any kind; also, one who is in the habit of playing, or who is skilled in, a particular game : as, a chess-player; a billiard-player.n. A dramatic performer; an actor; one who enacts characters on the stage.n. One who performs on an instrument of music.n. In harness-manuf., a small piece of metal attached by links to the mouthpiece of the bridle.