chequer

UK /ˈt͡ʃɛkə/ US /ˈt͡ʃɛkɚ/

noun 2verb 1name 1

Definitions

noun

The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis.

Alternative spelling of checker.

verb

Alternative spelling of checker.

Our minds are, as it were, chequered with truth and falsehood.

A gleam of sun shining through the unsashed window, and chequering the dark workshop with a broad patch of light, fell full upon him, as though attracted by his sunny heart.

name

A surname.

Collocations

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of che

checker

verb — variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns

checker

verb — mark into squares or draw squares on

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Our minds are, as it were, chequered with truth and falsehood.

Wiktionary

A gleam of sun shining through the unsashed window, and chequering the dark workshop with a broad patch of light, fell full upon him, as though attracted by his sunny heart.

Wiktionary

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, chequer is marked as UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.

Your note

not saved

0 chars