Dartboard
(noun)
- A circular board, usually made of cork or sisal, with numbered sections used as a target in the game of darts.
- A board that is used in the game of darts where small pointed missiles are thrown.
Origin:
The word "dartboard" is composed of two words "dart" and "board" which refer respectively to a small pointed missile that can be thrown by hand and a flat surface used for playing games or displaying information.
Examples:
- He was throwing darts at the dartboard with his friends.
- The dartboard is a standard feature in most pubs.
- The dartboard has numbered sections that are used as a target.
- The bullseye of the dartboard is the most valuable section.
- The dartboard is usually made of cork or sisal, and is hung on a wall.