NOUN
  • Definition - A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
  • Definition - An inspection or examination.
  • Example - I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
  • Definition - A control; a limit or stop.
  • Example - The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.
  • Definition - A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
  • Example - Place a check by the things you have done.
  • Synonyms - checkmark tick
  • Definition - An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
  • Example - I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.
  • Synonyms - cheque
  • Definition - A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
  • Example - I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.
  • Synonyms - bill cheque
  • Definition - A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
  • Example - The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
  • Definition - A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
  • Example - The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
  • Definition - A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
  • Example - The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
  • Definition - A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
  • Example - a check given for baggage
  • Definition - The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
  • Example - a check given for baggage
  • Definition - A small chink or crack.
  • Example - a check given for baggage
VERB
  • Definition - To inspect; to examine.
  • Example - Check the oil in your car once a month.
  • Definition - To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
  • Example - Check the oil in your car once a month.
  • Definition - (often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
  • Example - Check off the items that you've checked (inspected).
  • Synonyms - check off cross off strike off tick tick off
  • Definition - To control, limit, or halt.
  • Example - Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation.
  • Synonyms - curtail restrain
  • Definition - To verify or compare with a source of information.
  • Example - Check your data against known values.
  • Definition - To leave in safekeeping.
  • Example - Check your hat and coat at the door.
  • Definition - To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
  • Example - Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight.
  • Definition - To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play.
  • Example - He checked the ball and then proceeded to perform a perfect layup.
  • Definition - To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
  • Example - The hockey player checked the defenceman to obtain the puck.
  • Synonyms - attack tackle trap
  • Definition - To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet.
  • Example - Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
  • Definition - To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
  • Example - Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
  • Definition - To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
  • Example - Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
  • Definition - To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
  • Example - Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
  • Definition - To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
  • Example - Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
  • Definition - To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
  • Example - The sun checks timber.
  • Definition - To make a stop; to pause; with at.
  • Example - The sun checks timber.
  • Definition - To clash or interfere.
  • Example - The sun checks timber.
  • Definition - To act as a curb or restraint.
  • Example - The sun checks timber.
  • Definition - To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
  • Example - The sun checks timber.
NOUN
  • Definition - (usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
  • Example - The tablecloth had red and white checks.
  • Definition - Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
  • Example - The tablecloth had red and white checks.
VERB
  • Definition - To mark with a check pattern.
  • Example - The tablecloth had red and white checks.
Words in your word
6 Letter Words
checks 17
5 Letter Words
check 16 hecks 14
4 Letter Words
heck 13
3 Letter Words
hes 6 she 6 sec 5
2 Letter Words
eh 5 he 5 sh 5 es 2
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