gameboard

English

/ˈɡeɪm.bɔːd/, /ˈɡeɪm.bɔɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • (board games) A portable surface marked for playing a game, and on which the counters or other pieces are placed and moved.
  • (video games) The playfield.

Etymology

Compound from English game (adjective, noun) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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