billiards

• Любая из нескольких игр, проводимых на прямоугольном столе, покрытом сукном, с упругими бортами, в которых используются длинные сужающиеся кии для удара по шарам из слоновой кости или аналогичного материала.

Any of several games played on a rectangular cloth-covered table with cushioned edges, in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel balls made of ivory or a similar composition.

uncountable

1. Cue sportB1formalsport

   Any of several games played on a rectangular cloth-covered table with cushioned edges, in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel balls.

   Бильярд

   • He spent the afternoon playing billiards at the club.
   • The rules of billiards vary depending on the specific game.
   • She is a skilled billiards player and rarely misses a shot.