The most complete glossary of backgammon terms
An immediate redouble by a player who just accepted a double. A player who beavers turns the cube up one level and retains possession of the cube. See: Beavers.
[Noun.] A point (1) occupied by two or more checkers held for the purpose of hindering the opponent's progress.
[Verb.] To prevent forward movement of the opponent's checkers by making points in front of them.