noun

cribbage

Cribbage (noun) means a point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic.

noun

A point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic.

A variety of pocket billiards that, like the card game, awards points for pairs that total 15. A player who pockets a ball of a particular number must then immediately pocket the companion ball that brings the number to 15.

A point scored in this variety of pocket billiards.

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Etymology

From crib + -age. Named from the "crib" consisting of certain cards laid aside by each player.

Rhymes for cribbage

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of cribbage?

"cribbage" (noun) means a point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic.

What are the different meanings of cribbage?

"cribbage" has 3 main meanings: 1. A point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic; 2. A variety of pocket billiards that, like the card game, awards points for pairs that total 15. A player who pockets a ball of a particular number must then immediately pocket the companion ball that brings the number to 15; 3. A point scored in this variety of pocket billiards.