Shuffleboard (noun)

A game played on a long, narrow court or table where players slide disks or weights with the goal of having them come to rest in designated scoring areas.

Origin:

The word shuffleboard originated in the 16th century, derived from the verb shuffle, meaning to slide or move in a casual or disordered manner, and board, meaning a flat surface. the game of shuffleboard is played by sliding disks or weights along a long and narrow court or table with the goal of having them come to rest in designated scoring areas.

Examples:

  1. We spent the afternoon playing shuffleboard on the ship's deck.
  2. The shuffleboard tournament was one of the most popular events at the senior center.
  3. The shuffleboard court at the park had seen better days, the paint was peeling and the lines were faded.
  4. He was a shuffleboard champion, having won several tournaments.
  5. She loved playing shuffleboard, it was one of her favourite pastime.
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