break

In pool, to hit the cue ball first, and break the triangle of balls. Usually determines whether a person is playing stripes or solids.

Also means to give change for a large bill.

1. Brad's gonna lose anyway, so you might as well let him break.

2. Kathy: I need your $3.50
Cj: Can you break a ten?

by Cap'n Awesome April 15, 2006