单词 | bricole |
释义 | Word Frequency bricole(brɪˈkəʊl, ˈbrɪkəl) noun 1. billiards a shot in which the cue ball touches a cushion after striking the object ball and before touching another ball 2. (in ancient and medieval times) a military catapult for throwing stones, etc 3. (esp formerly) a harness worn by soldiers for dragging guns or carrying stretchers 4. an indirect or unexpected action Word origin C16: from Old French: catapult, from Medieval Latin bricola, of uncertain origin |
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