draughts
/ (drɑːfts) /
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noun
(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 piecesUS and Canadian name: checkers
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Word Origin for draughts
C14: plural of draught (in obsolete sense: a chess move)
Words nearby draughts
drastically, drat, dratted, draught, draughtboard, draughts, draughtsman, draughty, Drava, dr. avdp., Dravida
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