checkering
ˈtʃɛkərɪŋ
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Definition of checkering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
woodworkingTECH.series of small crisscrossed lines carved for gripTECH.
  • The checkering on the rifle's handle improved his grip.
2.
patternsRarepattern of small squares in alternating colors or shadesRare
  • The checkering on the floor made the room look lively.

Adjective

designRaremarked with a pattern of alternating light and dark areasRare
  • The artist's checkering technique gave the painting a unique texture.
checkered patterned
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Origin of checkering

Old French, eschequier (to check)

Examples of checkering in a sentence

  • Fine checkering on the pistol grip gave her better control at the range.
  • The checkering on his shirt made the plain suit look less formal.
  • We painted a subtle checkering on the nursery wall in two soft greens.
  • The checkering on the floor added depth.
  • Checkering patterns were visible on the fabric.

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  1. French:quadrillage, à damier, ...
  2. German:Riffelung, kariert, ...
  3. Italian:zigrinatura, a scacchi, ...
  4. Spanish:picado, ajedrezado, ...
  5. Portuguese:picotado, quadriculado, ...
  6. Chinese:防滑格纹, 格子图案, ...
  7. Japanese:チェッカリング, 市松模様の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْشِين, مُرَقَّط, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִרּוּץ שְׁתֵי וָעֵרֶב, מְשֻׁבֵּץ, ...
  10. Russian:насечка, шахматный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:насічка, шаховий, ...
  12. Hindi:जालीदार नक्काशी, चेकर्ड, ...
checker
ˈtʃɛkər
checking
checker: disk used in various board games
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Definition of checker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gameUSdisk used in various board gamesUS
  • He moved his checker to the last row and got kinged..
counter piece token
2.
verificationUSperson who verifies or examines somethingUS
  • The checker ensured all items were accounted for.
examiner inspector
3.
retailUSclerk who tallies purchases and takes paymentUS
  • The checker scanned all the groceries quickly.
cashier

Verb

tr.
1.
pattern creationcreate a pattern of alternating colors
  • The artist decided to checker the canvas.
design pattern
2.
square markingRareUKmark into squares or draw squares onRareUK
  • He checkered the paper for the game.
checkerboard grid square
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Images of checker

  • checker: disk used in various board games
    disk used in various board games
  • checker: pattern of alternating colors like a chessboard
    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..

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.

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  1. French:pion, quadriller, ...
  2. German:Spielstein, karieren, ...
  3. Italian:pedina, creare un motivo a scacchi, ...
  4. Spanish:ficha, crear un patrón a cuadros, ...
  5. Portuguese:peça de damas, xadrezar, ...
  6. Chinese:棋子, 绘制格子图案, ...
  7. Japanese:チェッカーの駒, 市松模様にする, ...
  8. Arabic:قُرْصُ الدَّامَة, رَسَمَ نَمَطًا مُتَنَاوِبًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶבֶן, לְהָפֹךְ לִמְשֻׁבָּץ, ...
  10. Russian:шашка, делать клетчатый узор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фішка, створювати візерунок, ...
  12. Hindi:गोटी, पैटर्न बनाना, ...
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