noun
Meaning 1
That which breaks off, or is broken off
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
break-off
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noun
Meaning 2
A break, discontinuance, or interruption
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, billiards, games, hobbies, lifestyle, snooker, sports
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verb
Meaning 4
Nonstandard form of break off (“to play the first shot in a frame of snooker, billiards or pool”).
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Usage: alt-of, nonstandard
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History
Etymology
Deverbal from break off.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: afstoot — first shot in a cue game
- Polish: rozbicie — first shot in a cue game