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Point - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Point

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

Point refers to the knuckle on a billiard table. It is the point that juts out where the pool table cushions taper off in toward the pockets. Various types of billiard tables will have point areas that jut out further than do others.

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

Point - Usage

I don't think I can make that shot. It is possible, but the point is making it very tough. I have to thread the needle on that one.

Billiards - Point

  • Title: Point
  • Author: (Billiards Forum)
  • Published: 1/4/2008 9:06:30 PM

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