losing hazards

A form of losing hazard — The situation where one's cue ball bounces off another ball and then sinks into a pocket. If the ball bounced off is the red ball, then three points are scored; but if it is the opponent's cue ball, then two points are scored.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of losing hazard
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