Spider Rest - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Spider Rest

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

A spider rest is a form of mechanical bridge that is used in snooker, blackball, and British pool that is considerably taller, but otherwise similar to, the North American style mechanical bridge. Because the spider rest is taller, the player's cue sits higher which allows him or her to achieve a shot that may not otherwise be possible due to blocking object balls.

See: goose neck rest, cross rake, jigger, swan rest, goose neck, 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 "Spider Rest".

Spider Rest - Usage

Richard, pass the spider rest, mate.

Billiards - Spider Rest

• Billiard Accessory Glossary of Terms
• Billiard Terms Glossary

• Title: Spider Rest
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 12/28/2007 5:37:08 AM

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