‖n. [ F. ] (Mil.) A kind of traces with hooks and rings, with which men drag and maneuver guns where horses can not be used. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An ancient kind of military catapult. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 3. In court tennis, the rebound of a ball from a wall of the court; also, the side stroke or play by which the ball is driven against the wall; hence, fig., indirect action or stroke. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 4. (Billiards) A shot in which the cue ball is driven first against the cushion. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] | 