Of course, you can say "adjust" or "I adjust" as well, but "J'adoube" is recognized worldwide as the same thing—this distinction could be important if you play against someone who doesn't speak your language in an OTB game.
Source: wiktionary
Otb
Synonyms for "otb" (6 found)
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Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Got the new pocket nappy OTB! Let's see if this one lasts the night.
Source: wiktionary
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