backgammon board

noun

Meaning

A specialized game surface featuring twenty-four narrow triangles, known as points, arranged in four quadrants for playing the race game of the same name.

Examples

  • He carefully unfolded the backgammon board before setting up the white and black pieces.
  • The vintage backgammon board was crafted from polished mahogany and inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

Synonyms: game board, playing surface