Kiss.—When the balls come in contact a second time they are said to kiss.
A Nursery.—A series of cannons made when all three balls are very close together is called a nursery of cannons.
Safety.—When any one plays simply to leave the balls in such a position that his opponent cannot score by his next stroke, he is said to play for safety.
Twist.—Another name for screw.
Stab, or Stick-shot.—When any one plays to put a ball in and leave his own ball exactly on the spot where the object ball was, or only a very little way beyond it, the stroke is called a stab.
Line Ball.—A ball whose centre is exactly on the baulk-line.
Foul.—A stroke which infringes any rule of the game.
Object Ball.—The ball upon which the striker's own ball impinges.
Jammed.—When the two object balls touch in the jaws of a pocket, and each touches a different cushion at the same time.
Steeplechase Stroke.—When the striker's own ball is forced off the surface of the table on to, or over,