Billiard: meaning, definitions and examples
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billiard
[ หbษชljษrd ]
gaming term
Billiard refers to a game played on a rectangular table covered with a cloth, where players use a cue stick to hit balls into pockets. Various billiard games include pool, snooker, and carom. It is a popular recreational activity worldwide and often played in social settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He enjoys playing billiards after work.
- The local bar has a billiard table for customers.
- She practiced her billiard skills every weekend.
- They organized a billiard tournament last summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "billiard" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bilhar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐเฅเคกเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Billard
๐ฎ๐ฉ biliar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัััะด
๐ต๐ฑ bilard
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใคใผใ
๐ซ๐ท billard
๐ช๐ธ billar
๐น๐ท bilyard
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจููุงุฑุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ billiard
๐ธ๐ฐ billiard
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ biljard
๐ฎ๐ธ billiard
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะปัััะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilyard
๐ฒ๐ฝ billar
Etymology
The word 'billiard' comes from the French word 'billiard', which means 'to strike the ball'. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century when it was first played in France. The games evolved from lawn games, and the first billiard tables were made in Italy. As billiards spread throughout Europe, different styles and rules emerged, leading to the development of various cue sports, including pool and snooker. The term 'billiards' originally referred specifically to the game played on a pocketless table, while today it encompasses a wide range of games played with balls and cue sticks.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,681, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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