ace point

American  

noun

1. the first point in backgammon.

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Etymology

Origin of ace point

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Deuce Ace.—For a hit, play the deuce from the five men in your adversary's outer-table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

The ace point in the outer table is more commonly known as the "bar" point.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

For a gammon, play the ace from the six to the ace point in your own table.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Quatre Ace.—Play the quatre from the five men in your opponent's outer table, and the ace from his ace point.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Cinque Ace.—Play the cinque from the five men in your adversary's outer table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis