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Definition of Carom
1. Noun. A glancing rebound.
Exact synonyms: Ricochet
Generic synonyms: Backlash, Rebound, Recoil, Repercussion
Derivative terms: Ricochet
Generic synonyms: Backlash, Rebound, Recoil, Repercussion
Derivative terms: Ricochet
2. Verb. Rebound after hitting. "The car caromed off several lampposts"
3. Noun. A shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other.
Exact synonyms: Cannon
Group relationships: Billiards, Pocket Billiards, Pool
Generic synonyms: Shot, Stroke
Derivative terms: Cannon
Group relationships: Billiards, Pocket Billiards, Pool
Generic synonyms: Shot, Stroke
Derivative terms: Cannon
4. Verb. Make a carom.
Definition of Carom
1. n. A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball. In England it is called cannon.
2. v. i. To make a carom.
Definition of Carom
1. to collide with and rebound [v -ED, -ING, -S]