"nine-ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Nine colored balls are used, in addition to the cue ball. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nine-ball (uncountable)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: nine-ball Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: eight-ball
    Sense id: en-nine-ball-en-noun-yXa3LUr7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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