Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
draughts
Noun
/drɑːfts/
Definition
A board game for two players in which pieces move diagonally on a square board and capture opponents’ pieces.
Examples
- “We spent the afternoon playing draughts in the park.”
- “Draughts is a great way to improve your strategic thinking skills.”
- “He taught her how to set up the board for a game of draughts.”
Meaning
Draughts is a strategic game that involves thinking ahead and planning moves carefully, commonly played on an 8×8 grid.
Synonyms
- Checkers
