Overs - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Overs

Overs is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.

Overs refers to, or is the same as, the term stripes. Overs refers to the group of billiard balls numbered 9 to 15 inclusive. Compare overs with stripes or bigs, and contrast it with unders or solids.

See: unders, big, bigs, big balls, big ones, stripes, yellows, high, striped ones, striped balls for more on the meaning of "Overs".

Overs - Usage

You just broke, but I didn't see what went in. Am I shooting overs or unders?

Overs - Origin and History

Overs is primarily used in New Zealand.

Billiards - Overs

Title: Overs
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 12/1/2007 1:24:19 AM

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