Mechanical Bridge - Billiard Term Definition
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Definition of Mechanical Bridge
Mechanical Bridge is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.
A notched metal or plastic plate attached to the end of a cue stick with a grooved, slotted or otherwise supportive end attachment that is used as a bridge in situations where the use of a hand bridge is not possible. This piece of billiard equipment helps to guide the cue stick in situations where the shot can not be comfortably accommodated by the hand bridge. Snooker and english eight ball games employ an entire group of bridge sticks.
See: goose neck rest, cross rake, jigger, swan rest, goose neck, spider rest, hand bridge, bridge hand, bridge, crutch, rake, bridge stick, rest, spider, hand chalk, closed bridge, open bridge, granny stick, cross, swan for more on the meaning of "Mechanical Bridge".
Mechanical Bridge - Usage
Where is the mechanical bridge? I can't find it on the hooks under the table where it is usually located.
Billiards - Mechanical Bridge
- Title: Mechanical Bridge
- Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
- Published: 3/13/2006
- Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:36 AM
- Last Updated By: billiardsforum
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