Draughts (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
- They played a quick game of draughts during their lunch break.
- The winner was determined by the number of pieces left on the board in the game of draughts.
- He carefully studied his opponent's moves in the game of draughts to anticipate his next step.
- Draughts was her favorite board game as a child.
- The old couple spent their evenings playing draughts together in the quiet of their living room.