draughts

British

/ drɑːfts /

noun

US and Canadian name: checkers. (functioning as singular) a game for two players using a draughtboard and 12 draughtsmen each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces

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Etymology

Origin of draughts

C14: plural of _draught (in obsolete sense: a chess move)

Example Sentences

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Manage your draughts by putting a black bag with scrunched up paper up an unused chimney, or try limiting other draughts around the home.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Lena Andrews, who lives in Killaire Wood with her daughter, said she complained to Choice in 2019 about draughts.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

The theatre has also switched to digital musical scores to reduce paper waste, installed more efficient LED-lights and will replace its windows this autumn to cut draughts.

From Reuters • May 29, 2023

Readers have been using thermally lined curtains, blinds and drapes to block draughts and windows.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

Don always wanted to play draughts, and did not seem satisfied until I responded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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