chequer

/ ˈtʃɛkə /

noun

1. any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers
2. 1. a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials
   2. one of the squares in such a pattern

verb

1. to make irregular in colour or character; variegate
2. to mark off with alternating squares of colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of chequer¹

C13: chessboard, from Anglo-French escheker, from eschec check

Example Sentences

They catch the dipped oar with long antenn, and chequer the slimy bottom with the shadow of their leaves.

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Qui non dat quod amat, non accipit ille quod optat, was an inscription on an old chequer-board of the times of Henry II.

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So it followed that now, standing in the chequer-work of sunshine within the great basilica, self-congratulation awoke in her.

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The bases and pedestals are covered either with carving or inlaid chequer and lozenge patterns.

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It was this tendency to moral chequer-work which accounted for his varied bearings towards Dare.

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