Halma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhalmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halma is a noun meaning (board games, uncountable) A board game invented by George Howard Monks in which the players' men jump over those in adjacent squares.
Meaning
(board games, uncountable) A board game invented by George Howard Monks in which the players' men jump over those in adjacent squares.
More Meanings
- (countable, historical) In the Greek pentathlon, the long jump with weights in the hands.
Example Sentences
As a crowning dissipation, they all sat down to play progressive halma, with milk chocolate for prizes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shuffleboard, tabula, hoodman-blind, jump, backgammon, gameboard.
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