billiard ball
Plural
billiard balls
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a round object used in cue sports like pool, snooker, and carom billiards, often made of phenolic resin or other materials
A billiard ball is a small, round ball used in cue sports like pool, snooker, and carom billiards. Typically made of hard materials such as phenolic resin or acrylic, billiard balls are designed to withstand impact while maintaining their smooth surface. In games like pool, the set includes a white cue ball and numbered colored balls, each with a distinct color and number. The objective is to strike the balls with a cue stick to pot them into pockets or achieve specific game goals, depending on the rules.
- The billiard ball rolled smoothly into the corner pocket.
- His shot banked off two billiard balls before sinking the target ball.
- He calculated the angle needed to hit the billiard ball into the side pocket.
- She replaced the worn billiard balls with new ones for better gameplay.
- He aimed carefully and struck the billiard ball with the cue stick.