Side Rail - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Side Rail

Side Rail is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

On a billiard, pool, or snooker table, the side rail is either of the two longer rails. A side rail has a corner pocket at each end, and is bisected in the center with a center pocket. Side rail may also be called the long rail.

See: long rail for more on the meaning of "Side Rail".

Side Rail - Usage

I'm going to bank the 9 ball off the side rail.

Billiards - Side Rail

Title: Side Rail
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 1/12/2008 1:38:34 PM

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