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

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.

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A community group is helping struggling households overcome high energy bills through a series of simple measures to stop draughts and improve insulation.

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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.

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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.

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He drank large draughts of his wine and ran about everywhere like a wild animal, shouting and yodeling.

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