draughts

/ˈdræfts/
/dræfs/
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Definitions of draughts
  1. noun
    a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
    synonyms: checkers
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    type of:
    board game
    a game played on a specially designed board
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