Dartboard: meaning, definitions and examples
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dartboard
[ ˈdɑːrtˌbɔːrd ]
game, equipment
A dartboard is a circular board marked with numbered segments that is used as a target in the game of darts. Players throw darts at the board and score points based on where the darts land. The common design includes segments for different point values, and some boards have additional features like a bullseye for bonus points. Dartboards can be made of various materials, such as sisal, cork, or electronic components for digital scoring. The game can be played individually or in teams, and it is popular in pubs and social gatherings.
Synonyms
dart target, target board.
Examples of usage
- He aims for the bullseye on the dartboard.
- The dartboard was mounted on the wall.
- They spent the evening playing darts on the dartboard.
- She practiced throwing darts at the board for hours.
- The competition featured multiple dartboards.
Translations
Translations of the word "dartboard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alvo de dardos
🇮🇳 डार्टबोर्ड
🇩🇪 Dartboard
🇮🇩 papan dart
🇺🇦 дартсова дошка
🇵🇱 tarcza do rzutków
🇯🇵 ダーツボード
🇫🇷 cible de fléchettes
🇪🇸 diana de dardos
🇹🇷 dart tahtası
🇰🇷 다트판
🇸🇦 لوحة السهام
🇨🇿 dartsový terč
🇸🇰 dartsová doska
🇨🇳 飞镖靶
🇸🇮 tarča za metanje puščic
🇮🇸 dartspjaldið
🇰🇿 дартс тақтасы
🇬🇪 დარტის დაფა
🇦🇿 dart taxtası
🇲🇽 diana de dardos
Etymology
The term 'dartboard' originated in the late 19th century, as the game of darts became popular in pubs and social settings. The earliest dartboards were typically made from wood and featured a simple circular design. By the early 20th century, the sport began to formalize, with standardized rules and board designs emerging. In 1896, the first official dart tournament was held in England, further popularizing the game. The modern dartboard, particularly the bristle dartboard made from sisal fibers, was developed in the 1930s, which allowed for better durability and a self-healing surface. Electronic dartboards, introduced in the late 20th century, brought a technological twist to the classic game, allowing for automatic scoring and various built-in games.