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draughts

British

/ drɑːfts /

noun

US and Canadian name: checkers. (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

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Etymology

Origin of draughts

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

Example Sentences

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Raising their beds off the ground can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like playing or resting in high-up dens or on climbing posts.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

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 • May 29, 2023

Alongside stopping draughts, SSE said people could find "extra heat" by leaving your oven open after you've finished cooking and by having "a cuddle with your pets and loved ones to help stay cosy".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2022

Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring; There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again.’

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

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