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Pill - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Pill

Pill is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.

Pill is another term for pea, which refers to one of the numbered set of 15, and sometimes 16 peas.

Each pill is used for various purposes depending on various game rules. Each of the various purposes are rooted in random assignment to players, be it a position in a tournament roster, or a particular ball assignment in kelly pool.

Pill definition in billiards

See: shake bottle, pea bottle, pill bottle, kelly bottle, tally bottle, bottle, pea, peas, pills, tally balls, shake balls for more on the meaning of "Pill".

Pill - Usage

I'm missing the number six pill, so I don't have a full set.

Billiards - Pill

  • Title: Pill
  • Author: (Billiards Forum)
  • Published: 12/28/2007 8:18:27 PM
  • Last Updated: 10/23/2016 3:08:20 PM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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