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Stub :: Stub (n.) A part of a leaf in a check book, after a check is torn out, on which the number, amount, and destination of the check are usually recorded..

Check :: Check (v. i.) To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc..

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..

Blink :: Blink (pl.) Boughs cast where deer are to pass, to turn or check them..

Checkmating :: Checkmating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Checkmat.

Bearing Rein :: Bearing rein () A short rein looped over the check hook or the hames to keep the horse's head up; -- called in the United States a checkrein.

Stopcock :: Stopcock (n.) A bib, faucet, or short pipe, fitted with a turning stopper or plug for permitting or restraining the flow of a liquid or gas; a cock or valve for checking or regulating the flow of water, gas, etc., through or from a pipe, etc..

Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..

Check :: Check (v. i.) To act as a curb or restraint.

Clearing :: Clearing (n.) A method adopted by banks and bankers for making an exchange of checks held by each against the others, and settling differences of accounts..

Checkmate :: Checkmate (n.) The position in the game of chess when a king is in check and cannot be released, -- which ends the game..

Rebuff :: Rebuff (v. t.) To beat back; to offer sudden resistance to; to check; to repel or repulse violently, harshly, or uncourteously..

Deadener :: Deadener (n.) One who, or that which, deadens or checks..

Control :: Control (n.) A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register..

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

Nip :: Nip (v. t.) Hence: To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy..

Holdback :: Holdback (n.) Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.

Balk :: Balk (v. i.) A hindrance or disappointment; a check.

Cardioinhibitory :: Cardioinhibitory (a.) Checking or arresting the heart's action.

Compesce :: Compesce (v. t.) To hold in check; to restrain.

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