masse

/mæˈseɪ/
noun
  1. A shot in billiards or pool made by hitting the cue ball with the cue stick held nearly vertical, causing the ball to curve around an obstacle.
    • Learning to execute a masse requires a lot of practice and a steady hand.
    • The player used a masse to sink the eight ball in the corner pocket.
    • He won the game with a perfect masse around the blocking ball.
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