cribbage board
Noun: A cribbage board is a specialized scoring device used exclusively in the game of cribbage. It is a physical board, typically made of wood or plastic, featuring a series of regularly spaced holes arranged in tracks. Players use pegs that fit into these holes to mark their progress and keep a running total of their points throughout the game.
The cribbage board is an essential piece of equipment for playing cribbage. It is used to track the score for two or more players. Each player has two pegs; the forward peg indicates the current score, and the rear peg marks the previous score. After scoring points in a hand, a player moves their forward peg ahead by the corresponding number of holes, jumping over the rear peg. This two-peg system provides a clear and reliable record of the score and helps prevent errors or disputes.
- The antique cribbage board was beautifully crafted from oak.
- We need to find the cribbage board and the deck of cards before we can start the game.
- He moved his peg six spaces on the cribbage board after counting his hand.
- "To peg out on the cribbage board": This phrase means to reach the winning score (usually 121 points) and move one's peg into the final hole, thereby winning the game.
- She was the first to peg out on the cribbage board, winning the match.
- Cribbage (n): The card game for which the cribbage board is used.
- Peg (n): The small pin, often made of metal or plastic, that is inserted into the holes of the cribbage board to mark the score.
- Scoreboard (n): A more general term for a board that displays the score in a game or sport. (Note: A cribbage board is a specific type of scoreboard.)
- Tally board (n): A board used for recording a count or score.
- "To be pegged on the board": To have one's current score marked on the cribbage board.
- After that last hand, I'm pegged at 85 on the board.
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a board with pegs and regularly spaced holes for holding the pegs; used for keeping the score in a game of cribbage
