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cue

/kju/ noun C2
  1. A straight tapering stick used to hit the balls in various games.

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They say he could chalk his billiard-cue with his knuckles.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 103 · C1
This psychological pattern consists of three distinct parts: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2
First, the cue acts as a trigger that tells your brain to go into automatic mode.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2
For instance, hearing a notification sound is a common cue that prompts you to check your screen.
The Science of Habits, p. 1 · B2

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