losing hazard

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English

Noun

losing hazard (plural losing hazards)

(English billiards) The situation where one's cue ball bounces off another ball and then sinks into a pocket. If the ball bounced off is the red ball, then three points are scored; but if it is the opponent's cue ball, then two points are scored.

Synonyms

in-off

Related terms

winning hazard

See also

cannon

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