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

Manage your draughts by putting a black bag with scrunched up paper up an unused chimney, or try limiting other draughts around the home.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2025

They certainly plotted an impressive escape route against Argentina, but while the best sides play 4D chess, England often look like toiling draughts men.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 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 Ents only drink, and drink is not enough for content. Treebeard’s draughts may be nourishing, but one feels the need of something solid. And even lembas is none the worse for a change.’

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