cue

US /kjuː/
UK /kjuː/
"cue" picture
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a signal for action

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The actor missed his cue to enter the stage.
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She took her cue from his hesitation.
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signalhintpromptindicatorsuggestion
2.

a long, thin stick used to strike the cue ball in billiards or snooker

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He carefully chalked his cue before taking the shot.
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The pool hall had many different types of cues available.
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pool cuebilliard cue
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to give a signal or prompt to (someone)

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The director will cue the actors when it's their turn.
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Can you cue me when the music starts?
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signalpromptindicategesturemotion
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on cueas bald as a cue ball