Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
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.
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 small chink or crack.
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.
A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.
A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.
A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, used for curtains, etc,.
A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.
Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.
A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.
To participate in a scrim.
To use a scrim.