cribbage board

noun

1. a board for keeping score in cribbage, having holes into which pegs are placed to mark the score and progress of the players.

cribbage board

noun

1. a board, with pegs and holes, used for scoring at cribbage

Word History and Origins

Origin of cribbage board¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

One item really brings this community to life: a tiny carved peg that may have been used as a marker for scoring in a game, perhaps something like we use in a cribbage board.

From BBC

She said the craftsmanship, Miller’s game variations and his ability to personalize have led to purchases from many who hadn’t had a cribbage board in their plans.

From Washington Times

The 530 Shop, a vintage store with an eclectic assortment of items, from cribbage boards to antique lamps, has been open seven days a week for five years, according to its owner, Art Oehlke.

From New York Times

She then drew out of her pocket a dirty pack of cards and a bar of soap punched with holes to be used as a cribbage board.

From Project Gutenberg

A little pine table, with oilcloth tacked over the top of it, stands in one corner of the room, upon which are arranged the chess and cribbage boards.

From Project Gutenberg