Balklines

/ˈbɔːklaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of balkline; multiple lines on billiard tables marking restricted areas.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'balkline' by adding '-s'. Each balkline marks a distinct boundary on the table surface.

Kelly Says

The geometry of multiple balklines on championship tables created a sport so mathematically challenging that 'balkline billiards' became nearly impossible at the highest levels—some matches ended 0-0!

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