Definitions

1. noun

a table game played on a rectangular table with six pockets at each corner and the middle of each long side, played with small balls, usually using a cue stick to strike the balls.

“He spent hours at the billiard hall, perfecting his shot.”

2. verb

to strike or hit (a ball) with a cue stick, typically in the game of billiards.

“He billiard-ed the ball with precision, sinking it into the pocket.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of billiards, or the balls used in the game.

“The billiard ball bounced across the table, coming to rest near the cushion.”

4. noun

a cue stick used to strike the balls in the game of billiards.

“He selected a billiard from the rack, adjusting its length to suit his needs.”

5. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a billiard table or the game of billiards.

“The billiard room was dimly lit, the air thick with the smell of smoke and leather.”