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Draughts

Verb / dræfts / Another word for draughts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Draughts is a board game played by two players on a square board with 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has a set of pieces that can move diagonally.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I won the game of draughts!
  2. Let's play draughts after school.
  3. My dad taught me how to play draughts.
  4. We need a draughts board and pieces to play.
  5. She moved her draughts piece diagonally.

Quotes

  • "Draughts is the father of chess." - French Proverb
  • "The game of draughts is the most scientific of all games." - Samuel Johnson
  • "Draughts is the art of thinking two moves ahead." - Napoleon Bonaparte

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