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

A long – and at times chequered – history underpins many of its relationships with African countries.

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Verstappen has won seven races this season to Norris' three but has not taken the chequered flag first since the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

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He has not taken the chequered flag first since then.

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There are only 16 recorded wild service, or "chequers", trees in Denbighshire, but after harvesting their seed, the council's tree nursery now has dozens of young specimens, which will eventually be planted out.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen could finish only sixth, and Norris cut his championship lead by eight points to 62 with eight races to go, thanks to Norris grabbing the fastest lap before the chequered flag.

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