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massé

Pronunciation: /ˈmaseɪ/
Definition of massé

noun

[usually as modifier] Billiards & Snooker
  • a stroke made with an inclined cue, imparting swerve to the ball:a massé shot

Origin:

late 19th century: French, past participle of masser 'make a massé stroke'

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Definition of massé in the US English dictionary
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