draughts
Definitions
Noun
- A checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
- A serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
- A large and hurried swallow
- A current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
- The depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
- A dose of liquid medicine
- The act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
Verb
- Make a blueprint of
Fragment
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "draughts".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | denotes | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | debates | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | drifts | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | deserts | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | directs | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | delights | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | drafts | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | defeats | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | desserts | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | taoists | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | daylights | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | donates | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | damitz | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | debate's | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | deceits | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | deletes | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | devotes | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | dewitz | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | dicots | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | digits | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | dilutes | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | diverts | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | dockets | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | donuts | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | donuts' | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | doughnuts | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | draft's | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | dugouts | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | durant's | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "draughts".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | daughter | 2 | 72 |
| 2 | drugs | 1 | 28 |
| 3 | daughters | 2 | 14 |
| 4 | drought | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | daughter's | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | draught | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | droughts | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | distraught | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | drought's | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | fraught | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | draughn | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | daughters' | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | draus | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | drags | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | aught | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | faught's | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | draughon | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | dragnets | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | daughtry | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | daughton | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "draughts" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "draughts" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "draughts" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "draughts".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | droughts | 1 | 2 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 8
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 29
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Fix draughts and check your energy tariff: five steps to getting a home ready for winter
Sep 24, 2025 The Guardian
Sep 24, 2025 The Guardian
Jermaine Delattibudiere elected general secretary of Pan-American Draughts and Checkers Confederation
Apr 28, 2026 Jamaica Observer
Apr 28, 2026 Jamaica Observer
Experienced Draughts Player Wants Widespread Introduction of Game in Schools
Jul 14, 2026 antiguaobserver.com
Jul 14, 2026 antiguaobserver.com
World Team Championships will be held in Türkiye
May 13, 2026 IDF | International Draughts Federation
May 13, 2026 IDF | International Draughts Federation
Jamaica’s Draughts-64 Championship was held in Kingston
Mar 15, 2019 IDF | International Draughts Federation
Mar 15, 2019 IDF | International Draughts Federation

