A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
An inspection or examination. Example: I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
A control; a limit or stop. Example: The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.
A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator. Example: Place a check by the things you have done.
An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity. Example: I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.
A bill, particularly in a restaurant. Example: I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.
A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play. Example: The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified. Example: a check given for baggage
The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
A small chink or crack.
To inspect; to examine. Example: Check the oil in your car once a month.
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
(often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory). Example: Check off the items that you've checked (inspected).
To control, limit, or halt. Example: Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation.
To verify or compare with a source of information. Example: Check your data against known values.
To leave in safekeeping. Example: Check your hat and coat at the door.
To leave with a shipping agent for shipping. Example: Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight.
To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play. Example: He checked the ball and then proceeded to perform a perfect layup.
To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck. Example: The hockey player checked the defenceman to obtain the puck.
To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet. Example: Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.
To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack. Example: The sun checks timber.
To make a stop; to pause; with at.
To clash or interfere.
To act as a curb or restraint.
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
(usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern. Example: The tablecloth had red and white checks.
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
To mark with a check pattern.
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