Checkers

/ˈtʃɛk.ərz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A board game played by two players who move pieces diagonally on an 8x8 board and capture each other's pieces by jumping over them.

After dinner, we sat down to play a game of checkers.

The pieces used in the game of checkers.

She set up the checkers on the board, ready for the game to begin.

A pattern of squares or checks, commonly black and red or black and white, on a board or fabric.

His shirt was patterned with red and white checkers that reminded me of a picnic blanket.

The word 'checkers' is derived from the game’s earlier forms, dating back to the 12th century in France.

checkers champion

A person who excels in playing checkers, often recognized in tournaments.

playing checkers

Engaging in simple strategy or tactics.

checkers party

An informal gathering where people play checkers together.

draughts

A game similar to checkers, often played in different international variants.

strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a goal, essential in games like checkers.

To defeat someone easily.

I just checkered him in that last round, he didn't stand a chance.

To go back and forth in a conversation or argument.

We were just checkering on our opinions about the latest movie.