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cue ball

American  

noun

Billiards, Pool.

  1. the ball a player strikes with the cue, as distinguished from the other balls on the table.

cue ball British  

noun

  1. billiards snooker the ball struck by the cue, as distinguished from the object balls

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Etymology

Origin of cue ball

First recorded in 1880–85; cue 2 + ball 1

Example Sentences

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He was a popular commentator, with his famous "where's the cue ball going?" catchphrase when a player was close to committing a foul.

From BBC

One of those mistakes from Day proved crucial when he potted the cue ball when on the black to hand Brecel the 16th frame.

From BBC

It's been over an extended period as well, and when he plays the cue ball sings.

From BBC

Georgios acts out how a young Luca would, at first, use the rest for every shot, no matter how close the cue ball was to the cushion.

From BBC

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

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