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Definition of check

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Check (n.) A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move..

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Tessellated :: Tessellated (a.) Formed of little squares, as mosaic work; checkered; as, a tessellated pavement..

Counter :: Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..

Overslow :: Overslow (v. t.) To render slow; to check; to curb.

Tally :: Tally (n.) To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard..

Checkless :: Checkless (a.) That can not be checked or restrained.

Checker :: Checker (n.) To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity..

Stay :: Stay (n.) Hindrance; let; check.

Check :: Check (v. t.) To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.

Check :: Check (v. i.) To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.

Dampen :: Dampen (v. t.) To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

Counterchecking :: Counterchecking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterchec.

Catastaltic :: Catastaltic (a.) Checking evacuations through astringent or styptic qualities.

Check :: Check (v. t.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended..

Checkered :: Checkered (a.) Marked with alternate squares or checks of different color or material.

Check :: Check (n.) A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check..

Check :: Check (n.) A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below..

Snub :: Snub (v. t.) To clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of; to nop.

Teller :: Teller (n.) An officer of a bank who receives and counts over money paid in, and pays money out on checks..

Contravallation :: Contravallation (n.) A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged..

Counterfoil :: Counterfoil (n.) The part of a writing (as the stub of a bank check) in which are noted the main particulars contained in the corresponding part, which has been issued..