Masse Shot (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 masse shot in the game was perfectly executed by the expert player who made the cue ball curve around an obstacle ball before hitting the target ball.
- During his training sessions the cueist mastered the difficult skill of a masse shot and could now make impossible shots seem effortless.
- Billiard halls have often seen their owners amazed by incredible masse shots that showcase a player's exceptional cue control and mastery over complex English.
- A tournament witnessed the game-changing masse shot made by a young competitor who had set his heart on winning the championship.
- Several practice sessions went into fine-tuning the difficult masse shot, which ultimately granted the novice player much-needed confidence.