nine-ball

See also: nine ball

English

Etymology

Nine colored balls are used, in addition to the cue ball.

Noun

nine-ball (uncountable)

1. A form of pool in which players must hit with the cue ball the object ball with the lowest numerical value, but may legally pot any ball apart from the white; whichever player pots the nine ball wins the game.

Coordinate terms

• eight-ball