Definition of check

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

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Blank :: Blank (a.) Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in with some special writing; -- said of checks, official documents, etc.; as, blank paper; a blank check; a blank ballot..
Checklaton :: Checklaton (n.) Ciclatoun.
Stanch :: Stanch (n.) That which stanches or checks.
Check :: Check (v. t.) To chide, rebuke, or reprove..
Checkerwork :: Checkerwork (n.) Work consisting of or showing checkers varied alternately as to colors or materials.
Chequer :: Chequer (n. & v.) Same as Checker.
Mutage :: Mutage (n.) A process for checking the fermentation of the must of grapes.
Estacade :: Estacade (n.) A dike of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to check the approach of an enemy..
Check :: Check (a.) Checkered; designed in checks.
Check :: Check (v. t.) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check..
Tessellated :: Tessellated (a.) Formed of little squares, as mosaic work; checkered; as, a tessellated pavement..
Bank :: Bank (n.) The sum of money or the checks which the dealer or banker has as a fund, from which to draw his stakes and pay his losses..
Stem :: Stem (v. t.) To oppose or cut with, or as with, the stem of a vessel; to resist, or make progress against; to stop or check the flow of, as a current..
Contravallation :: Contravallation (n.) A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.
Snub :: Snub (v. t.) To check, stop, or rebuke, with a tart, sarcastic reply or remark; to reprimand; to check..
Rebuke :: Rebuke (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish..
Still :: Still (a.) To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea..
Chill :: Chill (v. t.) To check enthusiasm or warmth of feeling of; to depress; to discourage.
Counterchecking :: Counterchecking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterchec.
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