chequer
Britishnoun
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any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers
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a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials
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one of the squares in such a pattern
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verb
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to make irregular in colour or character; variegate
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to mark off with alternating squares of colour
Etymology
Origin of chequer
C13: chessboard, from Anglo-French escheker, from eschec check
Example Sentences
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They were behind the decision to bring in Tudor, the combustible Croatian with a chequered coaching career and no Premier League experience, to succeed the sacked Thomas Frank.
From BBC
His unique selling point, in an appointment that smacked of panic from Tottenham's hierarchy, was that he had a chequered coaching career but a record of having the sort of instant impact the club required.
From BBC
Fernando Alonso - 7 - First time seeing the chequered flag this year!
From BBC
Tudor's unique selling point in a chequered, nomadic coach career was supposedly his ability to provide an instant spark of impact.
From BBC
"After a recently chequered past, the Burberry brand is regaining momentum," said Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor.
From Barron's
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