English

Noun

losing hazard ‎(plural losing hazards)

1. (English billiards) When one's cue ball bounces off another ball and then sinks into a pocket. If the ball which one's cue ball bounced off from is the red ball, then one scores three points; but if the ball which one's cue ball bounced off from is the opponent's cue ball, then one scores two points.

Synonyms

• in-off

Related terms

• winning hazard

See also

• cannon