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bricole
[ bri-kohl, brik-uhl ]
noun
- Billiards. a shot in which the cue ball strikes a cushion after touching the object ball and before hitting the carom ball.
- an indirect action or unexpected stroke.
bricole
/ brɪˈkəʊl; ˈbrɪkəl /
noun
- billiards a shot in which the cue ball touches a cushion after striking the object ball and before touching another ball
- (in ancient and medieval times) a military catapult for throwing stones, etc
- (esp formerly) a harness worn by soldiers for dragging guns or carrying stretchers
- an indirect or unexpected action
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bricole1
C16: from Old French: catapult, from Medieval Latin bricola , of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences
“Bricole” angles are made across the table, and are of course proportionately more acute.
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