Q: Does the word "play" mean the same thing in "Play the casinos in Trouville." and "Play the races."?

A: the same meaning


Q: Does the word "check" mean the same thing in "Check the brakes." and "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia."?

A: different meanings


Q: Does the word "dress" mean the same thing in "Dress a turkey." and "Dress the surface smooth."?

A: different meanings


Q: Does the word "art" mean the same thing in "The art of conversation." and "How great thou art!"?

A:
the same meaning