Snookering: meaning, definitions and examples
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snookering
[ หsnสkษrษชล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น jogo de sinuca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคจเฅเคเคฐ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Snooker spielen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermain snooker
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐัะธ ะฒ ัะฝัะบะตั
๐ต๐ฑ graฤ w snookera
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใซใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท jouer au snooker
๐ช๐ธ jugar al snooker
๐น๐ท snooker oynamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋์ปค๋ฅผ ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุนุจ ูู ุงูุณูููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hrรกt snooker
๐ธ๐ฐ hraลฅ snooker
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฏ่ฏบๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ igrati snooker
๐ฎ๐ธ spila snooker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝัะบะตั ะพะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแ แแก แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ snooker oynamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 contextโsuch as in competitive games or even negotiationsโwhere 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.