Checkers (Noun)
Meaning
A checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- My grandfather taught me how to play checkers when I was a kid and it's been my favorite board game ever since.
- She moved her piece diagonally and jumped over her opponent's piece in the game of checkers.
- The checkers tournament was held at the local community center and attracted players of all ages.
- After dinner, we sat down to play a game of checkers on the porch.
- The goal of the game of checkers is to capture all of your opponent's pieces or block them so they cannot move.