nine ball

A form of nine-ball — A form of pool in which players must hit with the cue ball the object ball with the lowest numerical value, but may legally pot any ball apart from the white; whichever player pots the nine ball wins the game.

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Meanings

nounnine ball (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of nine-ball.
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“nine ball.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nine%20ball. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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