BRICOLE (2)

‖Bri‐cole″ (?), n. 1. 1. An ancient kind of military catapult.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. (Billiards) A shot in which the cue ball is driven first against the cushion.