draughts (Meaning)

Wordnet

draughts (n)

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

Webster

draughts (n. pl.)

A mild vesicatory. See Draught, n., 3 (c).

A game, now more commonly called checkers. See Checkers.

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a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's piecesA mild vesicatory. See Draught, n.,

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The draughts of cold air from the open window made me shiver.

The ship was caught in the powerful draughts of the storm.

The draughts from the fireplace made the room cozy and warm.

The player expertly moved his pieces across the draughts board, strategizing his next move.