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)

Example Sentences

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draughts

Raising their beds off the ground can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like playing or resting in high-up dens or on climbing posts.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026

The normally bustling border crossing of Kasumulu remained noticeably quieter than usual with drivers seen relaxing in the shade of trees, while others played draughts or lounged in the back of their lorries.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 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

But I hope that the Ents may have found time to brew some of their draughts from the mountain-springs, and we shall see Gandalf’s beard curling when he returns.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien