SNOOKER


Meaning of SNOOKER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ snu:kə(r), AM snʊk- ]

( snookers, snookering, snookered)

1.

Snooker is a game involving balls on a large table. The players use a long stick to hit a white ball, and score points by knocking coloured balls into the pockets at the sides of the table.

...a game of snooker...

They were playing snooker.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If you are snookered by something, it is difficult or impossible for you to take action or do what you want to do. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

The President has been snookered on this issue.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed

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