Frame - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Frame

Frame is a billiards term that is a part of Snooker Terminology.

A frame in billiards refers to one game of a series of games that make up a match. The frame begins with the rack and break, and ends when one player clears all required balls for a win, a player commits a losing foul, or a player concedes the game. Each billiard match is made up of multiple frames, and each frame is made of at least one inning.

See: match for more on the meaning of "Frame".

Frame - Usage

How many frames did the tournament run?

Billiards - Frame

Title: Frame
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 3/13/2006
Last Updated: 9/18/2016 3:30:51 PM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

Frame Comments

Ron Bevan from Luton, Bedfordshire on 5/4/2008 9:53:17 AM
Why is a frame of snooker called a frame? Where does this usage originate from?

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