noun
cue
A long stick used to strike balls in billiards or pool.
She chalks the tip of her cue before each shot.
Etymology
The French word means tail. The billiards cue took its name from the narrow tail end of an older implement, which players used for precise strokes.
More examples
- The pool hall keeps extra cues in a wall rack.
- He rests the cue on his hand and aims.
- I prefer a lighter cue for playing pool.
Forms
cue · cues
Similar words
- pool cue
- Specifically names a cue used for playing pool.
- stick
- A less specific term that needs a pool-playing context.