cribbage board

American  

noun

1. a board for keeping score in cribbage, having holes into which pegs are placed to mark the score and progress of the players.

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cribbage board British  

noun

1. a board, with pegs and holes, used for scoring at cribbage

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Etymology

Origin of cribbage board

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

One item really brings this community to life: a tiny carved peg that may have been used as a marker for scoring in a game, perhaps something like we use in a cribbage board.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024

As for Tomlin, Francona said he hoped that he was better on the mound than on the cribbage board.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2016

No giver who takes the poll to heart will send any serviceman a cribbage board unless he specifically requests it, nor burden an infantryman with a portable phonograph.

From Time Magazine Archive

With 500 points, employees can choose such items as a blender, Corning Ware, a wall clock or a pine cribbage board.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I like the boy," he said to Grace, later, over the cribbage board in the morning room.

From A Poor Wise Man by Rinehart, Mary Roberts