STUN

Stun

Stun may refer to: STUN, the computer network protocol and methods, Stun , a character in the Bloody Roar video game series, Stun shot, in cue sports, Stunning, a process of rendering animals unconscious prior to slaughter, Stunner ,

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stun

Noun

  1. The condition of being stunned.
  2. The effect on the cue ball where the ball is hit without topspin, backspin or sidespin.

Verb

  1. To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
    Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head.
    In many European countries cattle have to be stunned before slaughtering.
  2. To shock or surprise.
    The celebrity was stunned to find herself confronted with unfounded allegiations on the front page of a newspaper.
    He stood there stunned, looking at the beautiful, breath-taking sunrise.
  3. To hit the cue ball so that it slides without topspin or backspin (and with or without sidespin) and continues at a natural angle after contact with the object ball


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