in-off
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in-off
Where it comes from
From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."
adverb
- Of the cue ball: (going) into a pocket, after cannoning another ball. Hendry replied with 34, but went in-off attempting a double and next season's world No.1 returned to the table to put the frame beyond doubt and level at 4-4.
noun in-offs
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The situation where the cue ball goes into a pocket after striking the object ball.
He looked set to win the frame, until the in-off from the yellow.
Similar: losing hazard
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title = {in-off},
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