eight-ball Meaning & Definition
What Does Eight-Ball Mean?
Eight-Ball is a noun that means A pocket billiards (pool) game played with sixteen balls (a cue ball and fifteen object balls) on a pool table with six pockets. It can also mean The billiard ball, almost always black, bearing the number eight. As a verb, it means To outplay (an opponent) by potting all one's color balls and then the black (or eight-ball) without the opponent potting a single one.
Quick Facts About Eight-Ball
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | eight-balls |
| Verb forms | eight-balls, eight-balling, eight-balled |
Eight-Ball Definition (Noun)
- A pocket billiards (pool) game played with sixteen balls (a cue ball and fifteen object balls) on a pool table with six pockets.
- The billiard ball, almost always black, bearing the number eight.
- A portion of cocaine or methamphetamine weighing ⁄8 of an ounce, or 3.5 grams.
- A black person.
- A spherical attitude indicator.
- A kind of spherical microphone.
Eight-Ball as a Verb
- To outplay (an opponent) by potting all one's color balls and then the black (or eight-ball) without the opponent potting a single one.
Synonyms of Eight-Ball
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Eight-ball synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
eight-ball (countable and uncountable, plural eight-balls)
eight-ball (third-person singular simple present eight-balls, present participle eight-balling, simple past and past participle eight-balled)
Origin of Eight-Ball
From eight + ball.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eight-Ball
Is eight-ball a noun or a verb?
Eight-ball is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of eight-ball?
The plural of eight-ball is eight-balls.
What is the past tense of eight-ball?
The past tense of eight-ball is eight-balled. The present participle is eight-balling.