~ 1
■ noun
1》 a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.
↘a signal or prompt for action.
2》 Psychology a feature of something perceived that is used in the brain's interpretation of the perception.
3》 a facility for playing through an audio or video recording very rapidly until a desired starting point is reached.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing or cuing , ~d )
1》 give a ~ to or for.
↘act as a prompt or reminder.
2》 set a piece of audio or video equipment in readiness to play (a particular part of a recording).
Phrases
on ~ at the correct moment.
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a long tapering wooden rod for striking the ball in snooker, billiards, etc.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ing or cuing , ~d ) use a ~ to strike the ball.
Derivatives
~ist noun ( rare ).
Origin
C18 (denoting a long plait or pigtail): var. of queue .