halma

/hɑːlmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of the board game Halma, a strategy board game of capturing pieces.

“The group of friends played a game of halma on the weekend.”

2. proper noun

a small town in Hungary.

“The town of Halma is famous for its beautiful scenery and architecture.”

3. verb

to move or jump in a halma-like way.

“The kids halma’d across the field, playing a game of tag.”

Synonyms

  • board game
  • strategy game

Antonyms

  • chance game
  • luck-based game