draughtboard

[ draft-bawrd, -bohrd, drahft- ]

noun

, British.

1. checkerboard ( def 1 ).

draughtboard

/ ˈdrɑːftˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a square board divided into 64 squares of alternating colours, used for playing draughts or chess

Word History and Origins

Origin of draughtboard¹

First recorded in 1720–30; draught + board

Example Sentences

A "Fox and Geese" board, or a draughtboard, will help to pass the time.

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