cue ball
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cue ball
Example Sentences
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Standing over a pool table near the kitchen, he jabbed the stick at the cue ball, which harmlessly skittered off to the side without disturbing the rack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
It is mostly off-white and covered in tiny cuts known as "lineae" that appear as scratches on the surface, giving Europa the look of a scuffed-up pool cue ball.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2022
While he that showing them how to play pool, he shot the cue ball into the other balls on the break and the loud bang “freaked out” Cruz.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
The Scot suffered more misfortune in the 10th frame, potting the black but seeing the cue ball flick off the green into the left middle pocket.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
The cue ball shot all around the table, creating general chaos.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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