A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.
A single link in a chain indicating the hierarchical location of a directory, web page or similar, used as a navigation aid.
One in a series of clues leading to a person or place.
To add navigational breadcrumbs to (a web page or user interface).
To use clues or enticements to lead someone in the desired direction.
To sprinkle breadcrumbs on to food, normally before cooking.
A small chink or crack.
The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
A control; a limit or stop.
An inspection or examination.
A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
A mark, certificate, or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
Divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.
To inspect; to examine.
To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
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.
To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.
To verify or compare with a source of information.
To leave in safekeeping.
To control, limit, or halt.
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 slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
To act as a curb or restraint.
To make a stop; to pause; with at.
To mark with a check pattern.