Meaning & Definition of word "Draughts"

Draughts

/drɑːfts/

1. A board game for two players, played on an 8x8 grid, where each player moves pieces diagonally and aims to capture the opponent's pieces.
- Example: We spent the afternoon playing draughts by the fireplace.
2. The pieces used in the game of draughts.
- Example: He set up the draughts on the board, ready for a match.
3. A version of the game, known as checkers in American English.
- Example: She introduced me to draughts, which is quite similar to the game of checkers.

1. To draw or select (as in a game or lot).
- Example: The team draughts players from local leagues for their upcoming season.

●Derived from the Middle English 'draught', meaning a drawing or pulling.

to play draughts:

to engage in the game of draughts

a draughts champion:

someone who is highly skilled at playing draughts

checkers:

The American term for draughts, a game where players capture opponent's pieces.

board game:

A game involving pieces played on a board.

strategy:

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Meaning: To be checkmated

● Example Sentence: He got draughted in the last round and couldn't move.

Meaning: A boring game

● Example Sentence: That was a draughts match; it lacked excitement.