draughts

Meanings

• noun

  A strategic board game for two players, also known as checkers in North America, where each player aims to jump all of their opponent's pieces off the board.

  - "Can you beat me at draughts?"
  - "Draughts is a popular game in many parts of the world."
  - "He became a master of draughts at a young age."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dɹæfts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

swig , checker , checkers , draught-house , checkers

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Variants

List of all variants of draughts that leads to same result
draughts , draft , drafty , draught , draughted , draughtier , draughtiest , draughting , draughty

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Etymology

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The word 'draughts' comes from the Old English word 'draft', meaning 'draft' or 'drawing'. The game likely gets its name from the drawing and moving of pieces across the board.

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Trivia

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1. Draughts was once believed to have originated in India, but its true origins are uncertain.

2. The first recorded game of draughts was played in England in the 13th century.

3. The game can be played on a rectangular board with various sizes and numbers of rows and columns, but the standard size is 8x8.

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Related Concepts

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1. Checkers: An alternative name for draughts, particularly in North America.

2. Strategic board games: A category of games that includes draughts, chess, and Go, among others.

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Culture

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Draughts has a rich cultural history, with evidence of its existence dating back over 3000 years. It has been depicted in ancient Egyptian art and has been a popular pastime in various civilizations throughout history. In literature, draughts has appeared in works by Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll. In art, it has been the subject of numerous paintings and sculptures. In music, it has been referenced in songs and compositions.

How to Memorize "draughts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a checkerboard with alternating red and white squares. Visualize the pieces moving diagonally to capture each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the game with a popular saying: 'Check and mate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'King me' to help remember which piece is the king in draughts.

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