Noun
/pɒkɪt ˈbɪliədz/
"Pocket billiards" is a term primarily used to refer to the game of pool, where players use a cue to strike balls into pockets on a billiard table. It is commonly associated with various forms of cue sports, such as eight-ball, nine-ball, and straight pool. The term derives from the fact that the objective of the game is to "pocket" the balls.
Frequency of Use:
"Pocket billiards" is a term that is more frequently found in written contexts, such as sports articles, guides, or instructional content regarding billiards or pool. In casual conversation, people more commonly refer to the game simply as "pool."
The bar down the street has a great setup for pocket billiards, and we often hang out there on weekends.
(El bar de la calle tiene una gran instalación para los juegos de bolsillo, y a menudo nos reunimos allí los fines de semana.)
During the family reunion, we played pocket billiards all afternoon, and I couldn't believe how competitive my uncle was!
(Durante la reunión familiar, jugamos a los juegos de bolsillo toda la tarde, ¡y no podía creer lo competitivo que era mi tío!)
Learning the techniques of pocket billiards can improve your overall game and strategy.
(Aprender las técnicas de los juegos de bolsillo puede mejorar tu juego y estrategia en general.)
"Pocket billiards" is not frequently featured in idiomatic expressions, but the sport itself and related terms can still be linked to various phrases. Here are some examples:
"He took a shot in pocket billiards, but ended up scratching the eight-ball."
(Él hizo un tiro en los juegos de bolsillo, pero terminó rascando la bola ocho.)
"If you're not careful, playing pocket billiards can lead to some unintended consequences."
(Si no tienes cuidado, jugar a los juegos de bolsillo puede llevar a algunas consecuencias inesperadas.)
"She has pocket billiards down to an art, always knowing just what shot to take."
(Ella ha dominado los juegos de bolsillo como un arte, siempre sabiendo qué tiro hacer.)
"Playing pocket billiards is all about strategy and not just luck."
(Jugar a los juegos de bolsillo se trata de estrategia y no solo de suerte.)
The term "pocket billiards" combines "pocket," which refers to the openings on the billiard table where balls are aimed, and "billiards," which comes from the French word "billard," originally used for a game played with a stick and balls. The term evolved over time to encompass various cue sports, particularly those involving pockets.
Synonyms: - Pool - Cue sports
Antonyms: - Carom billiards - Snooker (technically a different game but often contrasted with pocket billiards)