Something overly artful or artificial.
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
to mishit, strike incorrectly.
To give an incorrect cue.
In a cue sport, an error in hitting the ball with the cue.
The act of missing one's cue or of responding to a cue intended for another actor.
A miss of the object one intended to hit.