Dartboard

/ˈdɑrtbɔrd/ noun

Definition

A circular board marked with numbered sections used as a target in the game of darts, where players throw small pointed projectiles to score points.

Etymology

From 'dart' (a small pointed missile) plus 'board' (a flat piece of wood). The modern dartboard became standardized in its present form in early 20th-century England.

Kelly Says

The dartboard's numbering system isn't random—it's specifically designed to penalize bad aim, so if you miss your target by even a little bit, you land in a low-value area, making darts surprisingly strategic!

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