Games and Toys

a small cube used in games of chance with six sides each having one to six spots representing numbers

to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

The construction workers are tying reinforcing steel bars together for the foundation.

to trick someone, typically with the intention of depriving them of something valuable

She realized her business partner had cheated her out of a fair share of the profits.

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position

He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent.

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

I spent the morning working on a crossword puzzle while enjoying my coffee.

a small toy house often containing tiny furniture and small dolls as well

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season.

to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

The riddle puzzles her.

an act performed to amuse people who might consider it magical

to change your position or location

She moved quickly to avoid the falling object.

to engage in business transactions or trade by buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services

They deal with local suppliers.

a game designed to be played on a computer

He spent the evening playing his favorite computer game.

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

She filled the bowl with fresh fruit for breakfast.

a game in which a player is required to make a number of guesses in order to find the right answer

a game also called tennis, played by two or four players who aim to hit a small plastic ball back and forth on a table across a net placed in the middle using special bats

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

She blew up a red balloon for the birthday party.

the feeling of enjoyment or amusement

Our trip to the zoo was full of fun and excitement.

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute.

a duration of time at school when children are free to exit their classroom and spend their time playing outside

Playtime is essential for children's development, fostering creativity and social skills.

a diamond shape frame covered with a paper or cloth with a string attached to it that can fly in the wind

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture.

a piece of thick, stiff paper, often rectangular, used for sending messages, greetings, or invitations

She gave him a birthday card with a heartfelt message inside.

a game for children in which one player closes or covers their eyes while others hide and then try to find where they are

We played hide-and-seek in the park all afternoon.

a chess move that makes the opponent's king unable to escape, which means that opponent has lost

an electronic device on which video games can be played

The new video game console has amazing graphics and features.