Long Rail - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Long Rail

Long Rail is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

The long rail refers to either of the two longer rails on a billiard table. The long rail, opposite each other, and perpendicular to the short rail, are ended by corner pockets and bisected in the middle with a center pocket.

See: side rail for more on the meaning of "Long Rail".

Long Rail - Usage

All of my balls are lined up on the long rail.

Billiards - Long Rail

• Pool Table Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Long Rail
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/12/2008 1:41:32 PM

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