tables
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Noun — Backgammon, or any similar board game played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points.
Etymology
Plural of "table," referring to the flat board and its two halves used in the game.
Full origin of tables →Frequently asked questions
What does “tables” mean?
The word “tables” means backgammon, or any similar board game played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points. In plain terms, an old name for backgammon and similar dice-and-counter board games.
How do you pronounce “tables”?
“Tables” is pronounced TAYBLZ (/ˈteɪbl̩z/ in IPA).
How do you use “tables” in a sentence?
Here is “tables” used in a sentence: “The two sailors passed the evening playing tables below deck.”
What part of speech is “tables”?
“Tables” is a noun.
Is “tables” a common word?
“Tables” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What game is meant by "tables"?
"Tables" is an older collective name for backgammon and similar board games played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points. The term names a whole family of games rather than one specific version.
What is the difference between "tables" and "backgammon"?
"Backgammon" is the specific modern game, while "tables" is a broader, older term covering backgammon and any similar game played with counters on a two-row board of marked points. In this sense "tables" refers to the family of games as a whole.
What is the difference between "tables" and "draughts"?
Both are traditional board games, but "tables" refers to backgammon-type games played with counters moved around a two-row board of marked points, usually with dice. "Draughts," also called checkers, is played on a chequered board where pieces move diagonally and capture by jumping. The two are unrelated games.