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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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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

In a statement, the trust said that "as soon as we were made aware, we provided extra pillows and blankets, and quickly stopped any draughts on the ward".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022

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

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

I resist such analogies, but it is my preferred mode of operating not only in draughts but in politics.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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