poolhall
Tables with pockets
A poolhall is an establishment where people play pool—billiards on tables with pockets.
Traditionally associated with gambling, idleness, and rough crowds, the word carries working-class or slightly disreputable connotations: He spent his afternoons in poolhalls instead of looking for work.
Also spelled as two words: pool hall.
Trigger for action
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- rackFrame for holding items
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
pockets · triangle · bridge · tip · baize · rails · bumpers · cueball
Interrupt continuity
- eightballFinal pool ball sunk
- stripesParallel linear markings
- solidsMatter with fixed shape
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
bank · english · masse · jump · snooker · carom · sidespin · shotmaking
Filled with combustion haze
- dimLow in light
- neonInert illuminating element
- jukeboxCoin-operated music player
- beerFermented grain drink
dive · seedy · gritty · nostalgic · vintage · retro · fluorescent · backroom
Frequented gathering place
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
meetup · nightlife · regulars · locals · barfly · hustler · sharks · wager
Multi-round competitive event
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
brackets · elimination · match · doubles · singles · professional · amateur · prize
cue
Trigger for action
table · pockets · triangle · bridge · tip · baize · rails · bumpers · cueball · talc
break
Interrupt continuity
scratch · bank · english · masse · jump · snooker · carom · sidespin · shotmaking · runout
smoky
Filled with combustion haze
beer · dive · seedy · gritty · nostalgic · vintage · retro · fluorescent · backroom · corner
hangout
Frequented gathering place
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
gathering · meetup · nightlife · regulars · locals · barfly · hustler · sharks · wager · betting
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
- championshipCompetition for top rank
handicap · brackets · elimination · match · doubles · singles · professional · amateur · prize · entry
poolhallcountry club
Private recreational membership facility
opera house · church · private club · ballroom · tea room
poolhalllibrary
Book collection or building
museum · church · concert hall · art gallery · bookstore