Snookering: meaning, definitions and examples

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snookering

 

[ หˆsnสŠkษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

game strategy

Snookering refers to the act of putting an opponent in a difficult position in the game of snooker or pool, leaving them without a clear shot at their next move. This often involves skillfully placing the cue ball behind other balls to block a direct path or angle of attack. The goal is to limit the opponent's options and force them to make a mistake or take a less advantageous shot. In broader terms, it can also imply tricking or deceiving someone in a competitive context.

Synonyms

deceive, outsmart, trick

Examples of usage

  • He managed to snooker me, leaving no clear shot.
  • The player snookered his opponent with a clever shot.
  • She used a strategic move to snooker her rival during the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "snookering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogo de sinuca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅ‚เค•เคฐ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Snooker spielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain snooker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั‚ะธ ะฒ ัะฝัƒะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ graฤ‡ w snookera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒŒใƒผใ‚ซใƒผใ‚’ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jouer au snooker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugar al snooker

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท snooker oynamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ˆ„์ปค๋ฅผ ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุนุจ ููŠ ุงู„ุณู†ูˆูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกt snooker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hraลฅ snooker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆ–ฏ่ฏบๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igrati snooker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spila snooker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฝัƒะบะตั€ ะพะนะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒœแƒฃแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snooker oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugar al snooker

Etymology

The term 'snookering' originates from the game of snooker, which was developed in the late 19th century. The game is believed to have been invented by British Army officers stationed in India. The word 'snooker' itself is thought to derive from the term 'snookered', which means to be at a disadvantage or blocked, akin to the situation a player finds themselves in when successfully snookered. Over time, the term crossed into general vernacular, now commonly used to describe situations beyond the billiards contextโ€”such as in competitive games or even negotiationsโ€”where one party positions another in a corner, limiting their choices. The strategic nuances of snookering an opponent require both skill and foresight, making it a respected tactic among seasoned players.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,642, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.