break-off

Meaning

1. noun That which breaks off, or is broken off
2. noun A break, discontinuance, or interruption
3. noun The first shot in a game of snooker or other cue-game
4. verb Nonstandard form of break off (“to play the first shot in a frame of snooker, billiards or pool”).

Similar words

break breakaway breaking abruption offsplit split-up discontinuer breakup break up cutter-off