Definition of check

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Check (n.) A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad..

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Blink :: Blink (pl.) Boughs cast where deer are to pass, to turn or check them..
Shecklaton :: Shecklaton (n.) A kind of gilt leather. See Checklaton.
Checkerberries :: Checkerberries (pl. ) of Checkerberr.
Checkmated :: Checkmated (imp. & p. p.) of Checkmat.
Nip :: Nip (v. t.) Hence: To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy..
Dash :: Dash (n.) A sudden check; abashment; frustration; ruin; as, his hopes received a dash..
Opposition :: Opposition (n.) The act of opposing; an attempt to check, restrain, or defeat; resistance..
Stay :: Stay (n.) Hindrance; let; check.
Mutage :: Mutage (n.) A process for checking the fermentation of the must of grapes.
Catastaltic :: Catastaltic (a.) Checking evacuations through astringent or styptic qualities.
Compesce :: Compesce (v. t.) To hold in check; to restrain.
Anthocarpous :: Anthocarpous (a.) Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple..
Backset :: Backset (n.) A check; a relapse; a discouragement; a setback.
Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A hindrance or disappointment; a check.
Countercheck :: Countercheck (v. t.) To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
Checked :: Checked (imp. & p. p.) of Chec.
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Faser :: Faser (n.) A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy..
Overslow :: Overslow (v. t.) To render slow; to check; to curb.
Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..
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