eightball
/ˈeɪtˌbɔl/
noun
- The black ball numbered 8 in the game of pool (billiards), which must be pocketed last to win.
- He carefully aimed at the eightball to win the game.
- The eightball is the most important ball in pool.
- She sank the eightball in the corner pocket and celebrated her victory.
- A situation where someone is at a disadvantage or in trouble (from the phrase 'behind the eightball').
- She felt like she was behind the eightball with all the work piling up.
- After missing the deadline, he found himself behind the eightball.
- The team was behind the eightball after losing their first three games.