backgammon
五子棋,双陆棋,十字棋,西洋棋
Definitions
- 1
- : a game for two persons played on a board having two tables or parts, each marked with 12 points, and with both players having 15 pieces that are moved in accordance with throws of the dice.
- : a victory at this game, especially one resulting in a tripled score.
- 1
- : to defeat at backgammon, especially to win a triple score over.
Examples
In a lobby adorned with twining-sweet-pea wallpaper, a wooden backgammon table caught the afternoon light.
Half-assing your way through and playing at backgammon is a lot more fun than really playing backgammon.
Having a shadow side that you’re both aware of yet refuse to acknowledge is like “sort of” playing backgammon.
The simple, but handsome, wooden set includes playing surfaces and pieces for chess, checkers, cribbage, and backgammon, and also includes dominoes, playing cards, dice and other accessories.
“We collect Pierre Cardin, so we have furniture—we have all the sort of fun items like the backgammon set and glassware,” Ebersole tells Fortune.
“Traditionally, older Iranian men have smoked opium in their poetry readings and backgammon gatherings,” says Bahari.
And a vintage 1980s Christian Dior leather backgammon set—only $2,350!
“Getting together for a game of chess, backgammon, or just to have a conversation,” the rakers report reads.
Slim countertops had brown and white cushioned seats under them—circular and clean like backgammon pieces.
The great thing about backgammon is that if you win, you're a killer, but if you lose, you're just unlucky.
The Earl pushed aside the backgammon board and the glasses, and leant his elbow on the table.