BRICOLE
" a military engine or catapult used to fire stones or other missiles at an enemy's position, consisting of a sling attached to the extremity of a long lever that is strained into a position of tension by ropes and released suddenly; compare ""trebuchet"".
the rebound of a ball from the wall of the court. also: a sidestroke which drives the ball against the wall. also more fully ""coup de bricole"".
a game or style of play in which players must cause the ball to rebound against one of the cushions.
a leather strap worn over a gunner's shoulder, attached to which is a drag rope used to haul a cannon or large-calibre gun in the field.
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the rebound of a ball from the wall of the court. also: a sidestroke which drives the ball against the wall. also more fully ""coup de bricole"".
a game or style of play in which players must cause the ball to rebound against one of the cushions.
a leather strap worn over a gunner's shoulder, attached to which is a drag rope used to haul a cannon or large-calibre gun in the field.
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