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Jaw - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Jaw

Jaw is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

The part of the cushion that is cut to form the opening of the pocket. These points are also known in slang terms as the tits or titties of the pockets of a billiard table. The jaw is essentially the inside walls of a pocket billiards table's pockets.

See: knuckle, tittie, tit, tits, titties, horn, point, tittie hooked, corner hooked, jawed, angled, jawed ball for more on the meaning of "Jaw".

Jaw - Usage

Just shoot it toward the jaw, and it will rebound right in to the pocket below.

Billiards - Jaw

  • Title: Jaw
  • Author: (Billiards Forum)
  • Published: 3/13/2006
  • Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:28 AM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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