Draughts Meaning in English
word
ˈdɹæfts
DRAFTS
dɹˈɑːfts
DRAHFTS
Definition
Draughts is a board game for two players where each tries to capture all of the opponent’s pieces by moving diagonally on a checkered board. It is known as "checkers" in American English.
Usage & Nuances
"Draughts" is British English; "checkers" is used in American English. Not to be confused with "draft" (a current of air) or "draught" (beer from a cask). Used only as the name of the game; not for drafts or plans.
Spanish: damas (juego de mesa)Portuguese (BR): damas (jogo de tabuleiro)Portuguese (PT): damas (jogo de tabuleiro)Chinese (Simplified): 跳棋Chinese (Traditional): 跳棋Hindi: चेकर्स (बोर्ड गेम)Arabic: لعبة الداماBengali: ড্রাফটস - চেকার্স (খেলা)Russian: шашкиJapanese: チェッカーズVietnamese: cờ đam - cờ caro (Anh)Korean: 체커스 - 드래프츠Turkish: damaUrdu: چیکرز - ڈرافٹس (بورڈ گیم)Indonesian: dam - catur Inggris
Example Sentences
We played draughts after dinner.
basic
Do you know how to play draughts?
basic
My grandfather taught me draughts when I was a child.
basic
It takes strategy and patience to win at draughts.
natural
Let’s set up the board and have a game of draughts!
natural
Whenever it rained, the kids would gather and play draughts for hours.
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