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carom

ca·rom

UK/ˈkæɹəm/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

a glancing rebound

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2.

a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other

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verb

1.

rebound after hitting

  • “The car caromed off several lampposts”
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2.

Phrases

  • carom billiards
  • carom plug

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