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bricole

bri·cole [ bri kṓl, brík'l ] (plural bri·coles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. cue games type of billiards shot: in billiards, a shot where the cue ball touches the cushion after hitting the target ball and before hitting another ball

2. arms ancient military catapult: a catapult that ancient and medieval soldiers used to launch stones

3. military soldier's harness for hauling guns: a harness worn by soldiers in the past for hauling guns

[Early 16th century. Via French< Provençal bricola or Italian briccola]
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