Definition of check

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Check (n.) A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure..

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Faser :: Faser (n.) A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy..
Shecklaton :: Shecklaton (n.) A kind of gilt leather. See Checklaton.
Stunt :: Stunt (n.) A check in growth; also, that which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing..
Check :: Check (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage..
Check :: Check (v. i.) To act as a curb or restraint.
Whinchat :: Whinchat (n.) A small warbler (Pratincola rubetra) common in Europe; -- called also whinchacker, whincheck, whin-clocharet..
Check :: Check (v. t.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended..
Stoppage :: Stop-over (a.) Permitting one to stop over; as, a stop-over check or ticket. See To stop over, under Stop, v. i..
Checkroll :: Checkroll (n.) A list of servants in a household; -- called also chequer roll.
Control :: Control (v. t.) To exercise restraining or governing influence over; to check; to counteract; to restrain; to regulate; to govern; to overpower.
Checker :: Checker (v. t.) Checkerwork.
Check :: Check (v. t.) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check..
Counterchecking :: Counterchecking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterchec.
Indorse :: Indorse (v. t.) To write one's name, alone or with other words, upon the back of (a paper), for the purpose of transferring it, or to secure the payment of a /ote, draft, or the like; to guarantee the payment, fulfillment, performance, or validity of, or to certify something upon the back of (a check, draft, writ, warrant of arrest, etc.)..
Backset :: Backset (n.) A check; a relapse; a discouragement; a setback.
Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) A check; a stop; a rebuke, or censure to check a reprover..
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..
Control :: Control (n.) That which serves to check, restrain, or hinder; restraint..
Cashier :: Cashier (n.) One who has charge of money; a cash keeper; the officer who has charge of the payments and receipts (moneys, checks, notes), of a bank or a mercantile company..
Check :: Check (v. i.) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds..
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