draughts

British  

/ drɑːfts /

noun

1. 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)

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Example Sentences

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draughts

You may already have hung thicker curtains and blocked the draughts over the last couple of winters, but do not forget to switch off radiators in rooms you are not using and wrap up.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

But experts say it is the perfect time to check if you can do more to block draughts, change cooking habits, bleed radiators and generally be more energy efficient.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Raised beds can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like high-up dens.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 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

Every year, I competed in the draughts competition, and some years, I won the grand prize, which was usually a candy bar.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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