cribbage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪbɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cribbage.wav

Word forms

cribbage cribbages

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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