chequer

/ˈtʃɛkər/

Other forms: chequered; chequers; chequering

Definitions of chequer
  1. noun
    one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers
    synonyms: checker
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    types:
    king
    a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
    type of:
    man, piece
    game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
  2. verb
    mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    synonyms: check, checker
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    type of:
    draw
    represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
  3. verb
    variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
    synonyms: checker
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    type of:
    motley, variegate, vary
    make something more diverse and varied
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