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Noun (chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. An inspection or examination. A control; a limit or stop. (US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK). (US) An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada). (US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant. (contact sports) A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play. A token used instead of cash in gaming machines. A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood. A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified. (falconry) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds. Verb To inspect; to examine. To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit). (US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory); to check off, tick (UK), tick off (UK), cross off, strike off. To control, limit, or halt. To verify or compare with a source of information. To leave in safekeeping. To leave with a shipping agent for shipping. (street basketball) To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play. (contact sports) To hit another player with one's body. (poker) To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet. (chess) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, especially the king, in check; to put in check. To chide, rebuke, or reprove. (nautical) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended. To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc. To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack. To make a stop; to pause; with at. (obsolete) To clash or interfere. To act as a curb or restraint. (falconry) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds. Noun (textiles, usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern. Find more words! 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