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pool
[noun]

a game played on a table with two players, in which the players use special sticks to hit 16 numbered balls into the holes at the edge of the table

Ex: The sound of balls clacking against each other and the smooth glide of the cue stick on the felt adds to the ambiance of a pool hall .
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a game in which players use a cue stick, aiming to sink all their balls before pocketing the black eight ball to win

Ex: Eight ball is popular for its strategic and competitive play .
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nine ball
[noun]

a cue sport played with nine numbered balls and a cue ball, where the objective is to pocket the 9-ball

Ex: The nine ball rolled slowly into the corner pocket .
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a type of cue sport game where each player is assigned one specific pocket and must only score balls into that pocket

Ex: The one-pocket match lasted for hours , full of suspense and strategy .
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snooker
[noun]

a variation of pool played on a special green table with 1 white ball, 15 red balls, and 6 balls of other colors

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billiards
[noun]

a table game in which two players compete by trying to direct balls into holes around the table using special long sticks called cues

Ex: We spent the whole afternoon practicing our billiards skills for the tournament .
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a cue sport in which players score points by bouncing the cue ball off two other balls

Ex: Carom billiards requires a deep understanding of geometry and strategy .
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a traditional pub game played on a small table with pockets, combining elements of billiards and bagatelle, providing a social and skill-based pastime in pubs and bars

Ex: After a few rounds of bar billiards, we decided to grab a drink and relax .
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a cue sport where the player must hit the cue ball to contact at least three cushions before striking the second object ball

Ex: Three-cushion billiards requires precise calculation and skill .
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pot
[noun]

the act of successfully hitting a ball into a pocket in pool and snooker

Ex: His flawless pot of the red ball drew applause from the spectators .
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a strategic play where the player aims to leave the opponent with a difficult or low-scoring shot

Ex: She executed a perfect safety shot, making it hard for the other player .
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bank shot
[noun]

a shot in cue sports where the ball is bounced off the cushion before hitting the target

Ex: A tricky bank shot secured his victory in the tournament .
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jump shot
[noun]

a shot where the cue ball is intentionally jumped over an obstacle ball to pocket another ball or avoid a foul

Ex: His jump shot was applauded for its accuracy and finesse .
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(cue sports) the situation where the cue ball bounces off the table cushions before hitting another ball

Ex: The cushion shot angle was difficult , but he managed to sink the ball .
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carom
[noun]

the act of hitting one ball with the cue ball, which then strikes one or more other balls on the table without any balls being pocketed into a pocket

Ex: The carom was crucial in breaking up a cluster of balls on the table .
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fluke
[noun]

a surprising piece of good luck

Ex: The sunny weather on their wedding day was a fluke considering the forecast .
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(cue sports) a shot where the cue ball is hit with extreme spin, causing it to curve sharply around obstacles

Ex: She studied the mechanics of the masse shot to improve her game .
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draw shot
[noun]

a shot in cue sports where the cue ball is struck below center to make it reverse its path after hitting an object ball

Ex: He used a draw shot to avoid a cluster of balls and clear the table .
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a situation in cue sports where the cue ball strikes two object balls successively in a single stroke

Ex: His double shot left the 5-ball in a tough position for his opponent , setting up an easy win .
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(cue sports) a shot where the cue ball is struck above center with enough force to follow the object ball into the pocket

Ex: A good force follow shot requires a steady hand .
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a shot in cue sports where the cue ball is struck directly towards the object ball without any spin

Ex: With a confident stroke , he nailed the straight shot.
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a shot in cue sports where one ball is driven into another to pocket a third ball

Ex: Practicing the plant shot improved his overall game strategy .
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pocket
[noun]

one of the six holes or openings on the table where balls are aimed to be legally sunk during gameplay in cue sports such as pool and billiards

Ex: The cue ball barely missed the pocket, leaving a difficult shot for the opponent .
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treble
[noun]

the act of scoring three consecutive wins or points in cue sports

Ex: His treble was the highlight of the match, sealing his victory decisively.
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century
[noun]

(snooker) a break of 100 points or more achieved in one visit to the table

Ex: Players often aim to break the century mark to gain a significant lead .
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to break
[Verb]

(primarily in the game of billiards, snooker, or pool) to be the first player who strikes at the beginning of a game

Ex: Who will break in the next game of snooker?
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push shot
[noun]

(cue sports) a foul where the cue tip remains in contact with the cue ball at the moment of cueing

Ex: The player regretted the push shot that cost him the match .
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