What is the meaning of billiard?

Meaning of billiard in English. used in or relating to billiards (= a game played by two people on a table covered in green cloth, in which a long stick is used to hit balls into pockets around the table): The billiard room of the Athletic Club is decorated with photos of the club's legends. Someone had damaged the table with a billiard cue.

What is the difference between billiards and carom?

Billiards, any of various games played on a rectangular table with a designated number of small balls and a long stick called a cue. The table and the cushioned rail bordering the table are topped with a feltlike tight-fitting cloth. Carom, or French, billiards is played with three balls on a table that has no pockets.

When was billiards invented?

The earliest references to the game in Europe occur in the 15th century. All billiards games require the basic equipment of a table, cue sticks, and balls. The traditional mahogany billiards table is still in use, but tables are now generally made of other woods and synthetic materials.

What is Cochran billiards?

Stephen Hendry Allison Fisher Willie Hoppe Luther Lassiter Welker Cochran Billiards, any of various games played on a rectangular table with a designated number of small balls and a long stick called a cue. The table and the cushioned rail bordering the table are topped with a feltlike tight-fitting cloth.