Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crown-and-anchor

noun

/kraʊn ənd ˈæŋ.kər/

Definition

Crown-and-anchor is a game of chance played with dice and a betting board, often associated with gambling.

Examples

At the carnival, we decided to try our luck at crown-and-anchor.
The crown-and-anchor game was loud and filled with excitement as players cheered for their bets.
He won a small fortune playing crown-and-anchor last summer.

Meaning

Crown-and-anchor is a traditional gambling game where players place bets on symbols displayed on a board, and the outcome is determined by the roll of the dice.