in-off

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Definition of in-off in English English dictionary

When the cue ball accidentally goes into a pocket after striking the object ball

He looked set to win the frame, until the in-off from the yellow.

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.

Etymology

() From a reconstitution of (go) in + off (preposition), as used in phrases such as, "The white has gone in off the black."

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