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Cue Ball

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Definition: The white ball used to move the other balls on the pool table.
Pronunciation: Pronounced as "q-ball"
Alternate Spellings: Cueball
Examples: To gain in pool skill, a player must assess without looking at the cue ball where they will strike its surface with their cue tip.

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