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Other than the billiard games of Russian pyramid, the term pyramid also refers to the form of the full fifteen ball set of pool or snooker object balls after being racked, and before the break shot. This usage, which is mainly British, can also be heard in American usage ca. World War I.
Can you please make the pyramid nice and tight? I think it breaks better that way.
The term "pyramid" is considered to be a slang term related to billiard accessories. The pyramid definition was entered on 8/16/2008 10:49:57 AM and was updated on 8/16/2008 10:49:57 AM. It is a cue sport term that is related to billiard accessories. It was entered in to the database by the Billiards Forum Editor. See also: rack, triangle for more on the meaning of pyramid.
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