Masse (Noun)
Meaning
A shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The player skillfully executed a masse to navigate the cue ball around an obstacle and strike the object ball.
- The masse turned out to be the winning shot as it left the opponent with no clear line of attack.
- Billiards enthusiasts studied the slow-motion footage of the masse to analyze its execution and physics.
- Executing a successful masse requires immense skill and precise calculation of cue ball trajectory.
- After years of practice, the player could finally shoot a accurate masse shot with consistency.