Cue Sports

a container of water that people can swim in

The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside.

a game in which players use a cue stick, aiming to sink all their balls before pocketing the black eight ball to win

In eight ball, the player must call their shot before making it.

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

His favorite pool game has always been nine ball.

a type of cue sport game where each player is assigned one specific pocket and must only score balls into that pocket

In one-pocket, each player must carefully plan their moves.

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

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

I played billiards with my friends at the local club last night.

a cue sport in which players score points by bouncing the cue ball off two other balls

She practiced carom billiards daily to perfect her technique.

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

We played bar billiards at the pub last night, and I almost won.

a cue sport where the player must hit the cue ball to contact at least three cushions before striking the second object ball

Three-cushion billiards is popular in many European countries.

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.

a strategic play where the player aims to leave the opponent with a difficult or low-scoring shot

He played a safety shot, tucking the cue ball behind the red.

a shot where the ball bounces off the backboard before going into the basket

(basketball) a shot taken while jumping in the air, typically outside the paint area, to score points

The guard's jump shot tied the score.

(cue sports) the situation where the cue ball bounces off the table cushions before hitting another ball

He celebrated his victory with a signature cushion shot.

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

He executed a perfect carom, bouncing off two rails to hit the target ball.

either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean

(cue sports) a shot where the cue ball is hit with extreme spin, causing it to curve sharply around obstacles

The masse shot is considered one of the most challenging shots in pool.

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

His draw shot caused the cue ball to spin back towards him.

a situation in cue sports where the cue ball strikes two object balls successively in a single stroke

He executed a perfect double shot, sinking both the 7-ball and the 8-ball in one stroke.

(cue sports) a shot where the cue ball is struck above center with enough force to follow the object ball into the pocket

He nailed the force follow shot to sink the ball cleanly.

a shot in cue sports where the cue ball is struck directly towards the object ball without any spin

His opponent missed the straight shot, giving him a chance to win the frame.

a shot in cue sports where one ball is driven into another to pocket a third ball

He surprised everyone with an unexpected plant shot.

a type of small bag in or on clothing, used for carrying small things such as money, keys, etc.

He kept his keys in the pocket of his jeans.

relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies

The treble clef is used to notate music for instruments with higher pitches, such as the violin or flute.

a period of one hundred years

Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

a one-handed basketball shot released with a pushing motion rather than a typical two-handed shot

He scored with a quick push shot from the free-throw line.