Eight Ball Definition
eightball
noun
A black ball with the number eight on it.
Webster's New World
A form of pool in which a player who inadvertently pockets the eight ball before pocketing all of his or her balls immediately loses the game.
Webster's New World
(billiards, snooker, pool) Alternative form of eight-ball.
Wiktionary
(slang) A portion of cocaine or methamphetamine weighing 1/8 of an ounce, or 3.5 grams.
Wiktionary
verb
(pool) To pot all one's colour balls and then the black ball (eight-ball) without the opponent potting a single one.
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idiom
behind the eight ball
- In an unfavorable or uncomfortable position.
American Heritage
behind the eight ball
- in a very unfavorable position
Webster's New World
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