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Butt End

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Definition: The bottom half of a two-piece cue stick. The bottom section is gripped by the player's shooting hand as they play pool.
Also Known As: Butt
Examples: Gripping the butt end fiercely is typically, but not always, a sure sign the player is a rank beginner.

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