coup Turc

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a complex move involving several pieces in Russian, international, and Brazilian draughts, in which the opponent's pieces, which have already been captured but not yet removed from the board, limit the movement of the king. See the quotation for details.

Word forms

coup Turc

Etymology

Borrowed from French coup turc (“Turkish strike”).

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