string line

American  

noun

Billiards, Pool.

1. string.

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string line British  

noun

1. billiards another name for baulk line

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Etymology

Origin of string line

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

On April 3, 1882, the city permitted the Los Angeles Telephone Co. to string lines within city limits.

From Los Angeles Times

Once these strings dry, some kind of detail piping or ornament is attached at the top string line to hide the starts.

From Salon

There is one point where the string lines are marked triple forte, yet crescendo from there, accents spiking the way.

From New York Times

But while keeping the hushed dynamics steady, Lim bent individual string lines away from the expected polyphonic patterns.

From New York Times

During the electrification boom of the 1920s, private providers were reluctant to install poles and string lines hundreds of miles into sparsely populated areas.

From New York Times