The term "scratch" is often heard around a game of pocket billiards (or pool) to represent a foul in which:
1. The cue ball is pocketed
2. The cue ball is popped off-table
3. The cue ball (or object ball) fails to touch a rail after contacting another ball
1. The cue ball is pocketed
2. The cue ball is popped off-table
3. The cue ball (or object ball) fails to touch a rail after contacting another ball
It was almost the perfect break -- he sank the 8 on the snap, but still lost due to the pocket scratch.
by Giskard July 02, 2004
The term "duck," as often used in the game of pocket billiards (or pool), represents an object ball that is directly in front of a pocket (one that is typically easy to make, or nearly impossible to miss).
These types of balls are referred to as "ducks" because they are "as easy to shoot as a duck."
These types of balls are referred to as "ducks" because they are "as easy to shoot as a duck."
by Giskard July 06, 2004
In various types of pocket billiards (pool), "ball in hand" refers to a player's right to place the cue ball anywhere on the table. Getting "ball in hand" means that the opposing player (the offending player) committed a foul, an example being a table scratch.
by Giskard July 02, 2004
In pocket billiards (pool), a "crutch" is the stick used to shoot with when you cannot reach the cue ball. It is formally known as a "mechanical bridge".
It's referred to as a crutch to insinuate that you're a lesser player that needs "help" to make a shot (this is a very big misconception, however).
It is sometimes also referred to as a "wussy stick".
It's referred to as a crutch to insinuate that you're a lesser player that needs "help" to make a shot (this is a very big misconception, however).
It is sometimes also referred to as a "wussy stick".
by Giskard July 02, 2004
Often used in billiards (or gambling in general), it refers to a game for money, or a location that is known for money games.
Where can we find some action?
by Giskard July 02, 2004
by Giskard July 02, 2004
"Tab Out" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time to pay the tab (the bill).
This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to settle up and pay out.
This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to settle up and pay out.
by Giskard August 10, 2004