The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
That which breaks off, or is broken off
A break, discontinuance, or interruption
To play the first shot in a game of snooker
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.