Swan Rest - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Swan Rest

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

A swan rest is a type of mechanical rest used in snooker, British pool, and blackball. It is characterized by long legs, and a single groove for the cue stick to rest on. The swan rest allows players to easily work with situations where there are two or more obstructing object balls.

See: goose neck rest, cross rake, jigger, goose neck, spider rest, hand bridge, bridge hand, bridge, mechanical bridge, crutch, rake, bridge stick, rest, spider, hand chalk, closed bridge, open bridge, granny stick, cross, swan for more on the meaning of "Swan Rest".

Swan Rest - Usage

I need the swan rest for this situation. There are too many other object balls in the way of my cue ball.

Billiards - Swan Rest

• Billiard Accessory Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Swan Rest
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 12/28/2007 5:50:00 AM

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