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chequer

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛkə/

(US checker)

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Definition of chequer

noun

1 (chequers) a pattern of squares, typically alternately coloured:a geometric shape bordered by chequers (as modifier chequer)a chequer design

2 (checkers) [treated as singular] North American the game of draughts.
(checker) a piece used in the game of draughts.

verb

[with object]

divide into or mark with an arrangement of squares of different colour or character:a great plain chequered with corn and green mosses

Origin:

Middle English: from exchequer. The original sense 'chessboard' gave rise to chequered meaning 'marked like a chessboard'; hence chequer (sense 1 of the noun) (early 16th century)

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