Balkline (Noun)
Meaning
Line across a billiard table behind which the cue balls are placed at the start of a game.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The referee carefully chalked the balkline on the billiard table before the match began.
- Players are required to place their cue balls behind the balkline at the start of each game.
- The balkline serves as a clear boundary, separating the cue ball area from the rest of the table.
- A foul is called if the cue ball crosses the balkline before making contact with the object ball.
- The rules state that the cue ball must be placed at least six inches behind the balkline for a valid shot.