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in-off en · ADV

Etymology

From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Of the cue ball: (going) into a pocket, after cannoning another ball.
    • Hendry replied with 34, but went in-off attempting a double and next season's world No.1 returned to the table to put the frame beyond doubt and level at 4-4. 2008 May 2, John Dee, The Telegraph:

in-off en · NOUN

Etymology

From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."

Meanings

  1. The situation where the cue ball goes into a pocket after striking the object ball.
    • He looked set to win the frame, until the in-off from the yellow.

Forms

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in-offs Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

losing hazard (in English billiards)