losing hazard

noun

losing hazard

noun
1

Ball games, Billiards, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports English The situation where one's cue ball bounces off another ball and then sinks into a pocket. If the ball bounced off is the red ball, then three points are scored; but if it is the opponent's cue ball, then two points are scored.

Synonyms
in-off
Related terms
winning hazard, cannon

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