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Phonetics
/t͡ʃɛk/
noun
A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
An inspection or examination.
Example: I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.A control; a limit or stop.
Example: The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Example: Place a check by the things you have done.An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
Example: I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Example: I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Example: The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
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.
Example: a check given for baggageThe forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
A small chink or crack.
Phonetics
/t͡ʃɛk/
verb
To inspect; to examine.
Example: Check the oil in your car once a month.To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
(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).
Example: Check off the items that you've checked (inspected).To control, limit, or halt.
Example: Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation.To verify or compare with a source of information.
Example: Check your data against known values.To leave in safekeeping.
Example: Check your hat and coat at the door.To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
Example: Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight.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.
Example: He checked the ball and then proceeded to perform a perfect layup.To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
Example: The hockey player checked the defenceman to obtain the puck.To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet.
Example: Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
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.
Example: The sun checks timber.To make a stop; to pause; with at.
To clash or interfere.
To act as a curb or restraint.
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
Phonetics
/t͡ʃɛk/
noun
(usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
Example: The tablecloth had red and white checks.Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
verb
To mark with a check pattern.
adjective
Divided into small squares by transverse, perpendicular, and horizontal lines.