draughts

/ drɑːfts /

noun

1. functioning as singular a game for two players using a draughtboard and 12 draughtsmen each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces US and Canadian namecheckers

Word History and Origins

Origin of draughts¹

C14: plural of draught (in obsolete sense: a chess move)

Example Sentences

He drank large draughts of his wine and ran about everywhere like a wild animal, shouting and yodeling.

From Literature

Raised beds can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like high-up dens.

From BBC

They certainly plotted an impressive escape route against Argentina, but while the best sides play 4D chess, England often look like toiling draughts men.

From BBC

The theatre has also switched to digital musical scores to reduce paper waste, installed more efficient LED-lights and will replace its windows this autumn to cut draughts.

From Reuters

In a statement, the trust said that "as soon as we were made aware, we provided extra pillows and blankets, and quickly stopped any draughts on the ward".

From BBC