Expanded Glossary from the book - Illustrated Principles of Pool and ...

sell out: a bad shot that results in loss of a game or match.
semi-pro: solid player with enough ability to compete and do well in large tournaments.
session: collection of games or matches, usually for money.
set: a collection of games; or a snooker or British term for a frozen combo shot; also, refers to
the stroke-preparation position where the cue is held still, close to the cue ball, to verify aim and
the desired cue-ball contact point.
set a ball: knock down on a ball (e.g., with another ball) to create a mark and indentation in the
cloth to make it easier for the ball to stay in place and be re-spotted in the same position later.
sewer: the pocket (usually used in disgust when scratching).
shaft: the bridge end of the cue, to which the ferrule and tip are attached.
shaft stiffness: a measure of how rigid a shaft is. The stiffer it is, the more force it takes to
deflect the shaft at its tip.
shape: same as “position.”
shaper: an abrasive tool used to grind down the tip to a desired radius.
shark: an unscrupulous player that disguises his or her ability with the goal of making money
from an unsuspecting gambler; or, the practice of distracting your opponent while he or she is
shooting; or, a very good player.
shim: thin slice of material added under the cloth of the walls of a pocket to make the pocket
opening smaller for more challenging conditions.
shimmed pockets: pockets with the openings made smaller with shims for tougher playing
conditions.
shooting the lights out: playing extremely well.
short: when a ball doesn’t roll enough, or when a shot misses on the close side of the target.
short rail: same as “end rail.”
short side shape: position to shoot a ball, usually close to a rail, into a more-distant pocket (i.e.,
not to the natural or closest pocket).
shorten: use fast speed or reverse english to reduce the rebound angle of a bank or kick shot.
shortstop: a solid player who can be beaten only by top players.
shot: the action of hitting the cue ball into an object ball with the goal of pocketing a ball.
shot maker: a person good at making difficult shots.
shutout: to win a match without losing any games or points to your opponent.
side: Snooker or British term used for english (sidespin).
side action: gambling amongst spectators.
side rail (AKA long rail): a long rail having a side pocket between two corner pockets.