Fluke - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Fluke

Fluke is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

A fluke is a shot that has an unexpected positive result, such as being pocketed. The perfect example of a fluke is a shot that misses its originally intended pocket, rebounds from a few more pockets, and finishes by falling in to another pocket. Another example of a fluke is an unintended, but beneficial safety position falling in to place after a missed pocket, through sheer luck.

See: slop shot for more on the meaning of "Fluke".

Fluke - Usage

You know damn well that was a fluke.

Billiards - Fluke

Title: Fluke
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 1/11/2008 6:19:02 PM

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