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Carom Definition & Meaning

carom
noun
  1. a glancing rebound
  2. a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
verb
  1. rebound after hitting; "The car caromed off several lampposts"
  2. make a carom

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Frequently asked questions

What does carom mean?
a glancing rebound a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other rebound after hitting; "The car caromed off several lampposts" make a carom
What part of speech is carom?
Carom is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does carom have?
Carom has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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