kriegspiel

krieg·spiel

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kreeg-speel, -shpeel, kreek-]
- /ˈkrigˌspil, -ˌʃpil, ˈkrik-/
- /krˈiːɡspiːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kreeg-speel, -shpeel, kreek-]
- /ˈkrigˌspil, -ˌʃpil, ˈkrik-/

Definitions of kriegspiel word

noun kriegspiel (sometimes initial capital letter) a game using small figures and counters that represent troops, ships, etc., played on a map or miniature battlefield, developed for teaching military tactics to officers. 1
noun kriegspiel a form of chess in which both players see only their own pieces on a board in front of them and must remember the opponent's moves as told to them by a referee who maintains a third board on which the play of both players is shown. 1
noun kriegspiel A war game in which blocks representing armies or other military units are moved about on maps. 1
noun kriegspiel a form of war game in which symbols representing military formations are moved about on maps 0
noun kriegspiel a variation of chess in which each player has his or her own board and men and does not see the opponent's board and men. The moves are regulated by an umpire on a third board out of sight of both players 0
noun kriegspiel a game for teaching military tactics by the use of small figures representing troops, tanks, etc. moved about as on a large map 0

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Origin of kriegspiel

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < German Kriegsspiel, equivalent to Krieg(e)s, genitive of Krieg war + Spiel game

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kriegspiel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for kriegspiel

noun kriegspiel

tryout — a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
dress rehearsal — a rehearsal of a play or other performance in costume and with scenery, properties, and lights arranged and operated as for a performance: often the final rehearsal.
maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
rehearsal — a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc.: a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.
run through — an act or instance, or a period of running: a five-minute run before breakfast.

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