To play the game of snooker.
To fool or bamboozle.
To place the cue ball in such a position that (the opponent) cannot directly hit the required ball with it.
(by extension) To put (someone) in a difficult situation.
To become or cause to become inebriated.
In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.
In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.
Drunk.