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Definition of checkered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
patternUS patterned with alternating squares of colorUS
- The tablecloth had a checkered design.
2.
experiencesUS marked by changeable fortune or varied experiencesUS
- His career has been quite checkered.
Expressions with checkered
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past marked by periods of trouble or scandal
Her checkered past includes several run-ins with the law.
flag with black and white squares used in car racing
The checkered flag waved as the cars crossed the finish line.
Origin of checkered
Old French, eschequier (to play chess)
Terms with checkered included in their meaning
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board game
game played on a checkered board by two players
insect
type of butterfly with checkered markings
clothing
traditional Middle Eastern headdress with a checkered pattern
botany
plant with bell-shaped flowers and checkered pattern
design
checkered pattern used on cloth, often woven into lightweight fabric
Examples of checkered in a sentence
The artist painted a checkered pattern on the wall. She had a checkered past full of ups and downs. The checkered history of the company was well-documented.
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- French:à carreaux, mouvementé, ...
- German:kariert, wechselhaft, ...
- Italian:a scacchi, variegato, ...
- Spanish:a cuadros, variado, ...
- Portuguese:aos quadrados, variado, ...
- Chinese:格子的, 多变的, ...
- Japanese:市松模様の, 波乱万丈, ...
- Arabic:مُرَبَّع, مُتَقَلِّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁוָּבֵץ, רַב תַּהֲפוּכוֹת, ...
- Russian:клетчатый, разнообразный, ...
- Ukrainian:картатий, різноманітний, ...
- Hindi:चौखानेदार, उतार-चढ़ाव भरा, ...
Definition of checker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gameUS disk used in various board gamesUS
- He moved his checker to the last row and got kinged..
2.
verificationUS person who verifies or examines somethingUS
- The checker ensured all items were accounted for.
3.
retailUS clerk who tallies purchases and takes paymentUS
- The checker scanned all the groceries quickly.
4.
serviceUS attendant who checks coats or baggageUS
- The checker took my coat at the entrance.
5.
designRare UK pattern of alternating colors like a chessboardRare UK
- The floor was covered in a checker pattern.
Verb
1.
pattern creationcreate a pattern of alternating colors
- The artist decided to checker the canvas.
2.
square markingRare UK mark into squares or draw squares onRare UK
- He checkered the paper for the game.
Images of checker
disk used in various board games 
pattern of alternating colors like a chessboard
Expressions with checker
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software that analyzes text for grammatical accuracy
She used a grammar checker to proofread her essay.
person who verifies information accuracy
The fact checker reviewed the article for errors.
tool that checks grammar and structure
The syntax checker found errors in my essay.
person who completes tasks or follows rules without deeper thought
He is a box checker who never questions anything.
tool that finds and fixes spelling mistakes
The spell-checker found three errors in my essay.
software that checks and corrects spelling in texts
She used a spelling checker to proofread her essay..
software tool that scans webpages to find invalid or broken hyperlinks
Run a link checker regularly to keep your website free of dead links.
Origin of checker
Old French, eschequier (to play chess)
Examples of checker in a sentence
The checker slid smoothly across the board. The checker reviewed the documents for any errors. A checker was hired to inspect the quality of the products. The checker at the store was very friendly. I asked the checker for a price check on the item. The checker handed me a ticket for my luggage.
I tipped the checker after retrieving my coat. The curtains had a checker design that matched the sofa. He wore a shirt with a red and black checker pattern. She plans to checker the quilt with red and blue. They will checker the floor tiles for a retro look. She checkered the fabric for the quilt design. The artist checkered the canvas with vibrant colors.
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- French:pion, quadriller, ...
- German:Spielstein, karieren, ...
- Italian:pedina, creare un motivo a scacchi, ...
- Spanish:ficha, crear un patrón a cuadros, ...
- Portuguese:peça de damas, xadrezar, ...
- Chinese:棋子, 绘制格子图案, ...
- Japanese:チェッカーの駒, 市松模様にする, ...
- Arabic:قُرْصُ الدَّامَة, رَسَمَ نَمَطًا مُتَنَاوِبًا, ...
- Hebrew:אֶבֶן, לְהָפֹךְ לִמְשֻׁבָּץ, ...
- Russian:шашка, делать клетчатый узор, ...
- Ukrainian:фішка, створювати візерунок, ...
- Hindi:गोटी, पैटर्न बनाना, ...
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