Definition

Noun: 1. A tapered rod used to strike the cue ball in the games of pool or billiards: A pool cue is a long, slender, usually wooden stick with a narrow tip at one end, designed for hitting the cue ball to strike other balls on a pool or billiard table.

Usage

The term "pool cue" refers specifically to the equipment used to play. It is a countable noun. * You need a good pool cue to play this game accurately. * He chalked the tip of his pool cue before taking the shot. * The bar had several pool cues leaning against the wall.

Advanced Usage

• "To chalk a cue": To apply chalk to the tip of the pool cue to prevent miscues.
  • It's important to chalk your cue before every shot.
• "Cue action": Refers to the technique and movement of using the pool cue.
  • His smooth cue action is the result of years of practice.

Variants and Related Words

• Cue (noun): A common shortened form of "pool cue" or "billiard cue".
  • He picked up his cue and prepared to break.
• Shaft (noun): The long, tapered upper part of a pool cue.
• Butt (noun): The thicker end of a pool cue, often wrapped with a grip.
• Tip (noun): The small, rounded piece of leather or synthetic material at the end of the shaft that contacts the cue ball.

Synonyms

• Billiard cue
• Cue stick
• (Playing) stick

Related Phrases

• "Behind the eight ball" (idiom): In a difficult or disadvantageous position, originating from the game of pool where being "behind" the eight ball is a problematic situation.
  • Missing the deadline has put us behind the eight ball on this project.

Noun

1. sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards