Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-off
adverb
/ɪnˈɒf/
Definition
A term used in various sports, particularly billiards and similar games, referring to a shot where the ball enters a pocket directly off another ball, rather than by hitting the cushion first.
Examples
- He made a brilliant in-off shot to win the game.
- She practiced her in-off technique in order to improve her overall skills in billiards.
Meaning
The act of a ball being pocketed after rebounding from another ball, rather than just hitting a cushion.
Synonyms
- off the ball
- off another ball
