backgammon

noun

Meaning

A board game for two players involving strategy and luck, where pieces are moved according to dice rolls and captured by the opponent.

Examples

They spent the rainy afternoon playing backgammon by the fireplace.
He learned the complex rules of backgammon while traveling through Turkey.

Synonyms: game, board game, table game, pastime

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backgammon

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌɡæmən/

Definition

A board game for two players involving strategy and luck, where pieces are moved according to dice rolls and captured by the opponent.

Examples

They spent the rainy afternoon playing backgammon by the fireplace.
He learned the complex rules of backgammon while traveling through Turkey.

Synonyms of backgammon

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