carom

²carom

verb

Definition of CAROM

intransitive verb

1

: to strike and rebound : glance <the car caromed off a tree>

2

: to make a carom

3

: to proceed by or as if by caroms <carom from city to city>

Examples of CAROM

1. <a ball caromed off the wall>

First Known Use of CAROM

1860

Related to CAROM

Synonyms: bounce, glance, rebound, ricochet, skim, skip

Related Words: brush, graze, nudge, rake, shave, sweep; bump, contact, hit, kiss, touch; sideswipe; reflect

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Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce