in-off

adv, noun — 2 senses

adv

Etymology From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Pool, Snooker, Sports Of the cue ball: (going) into a pocket, after cannoning another ball.

Hendry replied with 34, but went in-off attempting a double and next season's world No.1 returned to the table to put the frame beyond doubt and level at 4-4.2008 May 2, John Dee, The Telegraph:

noun

Etymology From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Pool, Snooker, Sports The situation where the cue ball goes into a pocket after striking the object ball.

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