billiards

• Qualquer um de vários jogos praticados em uma mesa retangular coberta de feltro, com bordas elásticas, nos quais se usam tacos longos e afilados para golpear bolas de marfim ou material semelhante.

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.

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   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.

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   • 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.