jeu de dames

Definitions of jeu de dames
  1. 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
    synonyms: dames
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    type of:
    jeux de plateau
    a game played on a specially designed board
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