gameboard

Thân thiện

The family gathers around the gameboard for a fun evening.

Definition

Noun: A flat, usually rectangular, portable surface designed as the playing area for board games. It typically has a marked pattern or grid and is used with playing pieces, dice, or other game components.

Usage

The word "gameboard" refers specifically to the physical board on which a board game is played. It is the central component that defines the game's space and rules through its layout.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to set up the gameboard": To prepare the board for play by placing it correctly and arranging any starting pieces or components.
  • It's your turn to set up the gameboard for our weekly game night.

Variants and Related Words

• Board (noun): A common shorter synonym for "gameboard" in the context of games (e.g., "the chess board").
• Playing board (noun): A less common, more descriptive synonym.

Synonyms

• Board
• Playing surface

Notes on Meaning

"Gameboard" is a compound noun formed from "game" and "board." Its meaning is very specific and refers only to the board used for playing games. It is not used for other types of boards, such as a bulletin board, a diving board, or a board of directors.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games
   • he got out the board and set up the pieces

Từ đồng nghĩa

• board