ace point

American  

noun

1. the first point in backgammon.

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Etymology

Origin of ace point

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Deuce Ace.—For a hit, play the deuce from the five men in your adversary's outer-table, and the ace from the ace point in his inner table.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Six Trois, Six Quatre, Six Cinque.—Carry one man from your adversary's ace point as far as the throw will permit.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Quatre Ace.—Play the quatre from the five men in your opponent's outer table, and the ace from his ace point.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

The ace point in the outer table is more commonly known as the "bar" point.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis

Cinque Quatre.—Move one man from your adversary's ace point to the trois point in his outer table.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis