draughts
pronunciation
How to pronounce draughts in British English:
UK [dræfts]
How to pronounce draughts in American English:
US [dræfts]
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- Noun:
- a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
Word Origin
- draughts (n.)
- British name for the tabletop game that in U.S. is checkers, c. 1400, from draught, perhaps because the pieces are "dragged" over the board in moves. Earlier it is recorded as jeu de dames (late 14c.).
Example
- 1. They are the undisputed champions in draughts and othello .
- 2. Draughts is a game commonly played by two people .
- 3. Chess is played on a similar board to draughts .
- 4. In britain , the game is better known as draughts .
- 5. Arrival and proposed departure draughts ;