1
a
: a shot in billiards in which the cue ball strikes each of two object balls
b
: a shot in pool in which an object ball strikes another ball before falling into a pocket compare combination shot
2
: a rebounding especially at an angle
caromed; caroming; caroms
Examples of carom in a Sentence
Verb
a ball caromed off the wall
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Tasting India’s version blends classic pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove with earthier, smoky spices like carom seeds, black cardamom, coriander, black pepper and more.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
That game ended when a potential game-winning, 45-yard Hail Mary pass was deflected out of a scrum, hit Bears receiver Darnell Mooney in the hands and the belly but then caromed off his foot for an interception.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Those findings indicate carom seeds may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Tasting India’s version blends classic pumpkin pie spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove with earthier, smoky spices like carom seeds, black cardamom, coriander, black pepper and more.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
Even so, weight loss is influenced by many factors, and consuming ajwain water or carom seeds alone does not guarantee weight loss.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
That game ended when a potential game-winning, 45-yard Hail Mary pass was deflected out of a scrum, hit Bears receiver Darnell Mooney in the hands and the belly but then caromed off his foot for an interception.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Carom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carom. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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carom
1 of 2 noun
car·om
ˈkar-əm 
: a rebounding especially at an angle
carom
2 of 2 verb
: to strike and rebound at an angle
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