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noun
A game in which a player blocks the opponent's progress by forming two or more points in the opponent's home board.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: backgammon, games
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noun
An indirect strategy in which one attempts to achieve one's goals by maneuvering behind the scenes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From back + game.
