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eight ball

n. Games

A black pool ball that bears the number eight and that may put a player at a disadvantage.

Idiom:

behind the eight ball Slang

In an unfavorable or uncomfortable position.

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eight ball

n US and Canadian

1. (Group Games / Billiards & Snooker) (in pool) the black ball, marked with the number eight

behind the eight ball in a difficult situation; snookered

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eight ball - a black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games pool ball - ball used in playing pool