knucklebones

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A noun referring to a game where small objects (jackstones) are thrown and caught in various patterns between bounces of a small rubber ball.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un juego en el que se lanzan y se recogen pequeños objetos (piedrecitas o huesecillos) en diversas combinaciones, a menudo entre rebotes de una pequeña pelota de goma. También puede referirse a los huesos o piezas usados en ese juego.

1. Game of skill B1 informal

   A traditional children's game where small objects (often made of bone or plastic) are tossed and caught in various patterns, sometimes with a bouncing ball.

   • The children played knucklebones on the playground during recess.
   • She was very skilled at knucklebones and could catch all the pieces in one go.
   • Knucklebones is an ancient game that has been played for centuries.

   🇪🇸Juego de las tabas

   Sinónimos: dibsjackstones

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