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ataries

ataries is the plural of atari.

Meaning of atari

Noun

atari (plural atari or ataris or ataries)

  1. (go) A move that threatens the immediate capture of one or more stones.
    • In situations like this, beginners often make the mistake of giving an atari, which strengthens only the opponent.1990 May 25, Jonathan Buss, “Watanabe vs Buss, moves 15-17”, in rec.games.go (Usenet)

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Questions about ataries

What is ataries the plural of?
Ataries is the plural of atari.

Words near ataries in the dictionary

  1. atari
  2. ATARI Democrat
  3. ATARI Democrats
  4. Atarian
  5. Atarians
  6. ataries
  7. Atariesque
  8. ataris
  9. atars
  10. atas
  11. Atascadero

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