n. [ Prob. corrupted fr. F. carumboler to carom, carambolage a carom, carambole the red ball in billiards. ] (Billiards) A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball. In England it is called
v. i. (Billiards) To make a carom. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Caramel. [ 1913 Webster ]