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Definition of check

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Check (n.) A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move..

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Skunk :: Skunk (v. t.) In games of chance and skill: To defeat (an opponent) (as in cards) so that he fails to gain a point, or (in checkers) to get a king..

Tush :: Tush (interj.) An exclamation indicating check, rebuke, or contempt; as, tush, tush! do not speak of it..

Checkmating :: Checkmating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Checkmat.

Snub :: Snub (v. t.) To clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of; to nop.

Discountenance :: Discountenance (n.) Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.

Stanch :: Stanch (n.) That which stanches or checks.

Scrim :: Scrim (n.) Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc..

Freck :: Freck (v. t.) To checker; to diversify.

Checking :: Checking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chec.

Rebuke :: Rebuke (n.) Check; rebuff.

Chill :: Chill (v. t.) To check enthusiasm or warmth of feeling of; to depress; to discourage.

Baffle :: Baffle (v. t.) To check by shifts and turns; to elude; to foil.

Anthocarpous :: Anthocarpous (a.) Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple..

Draughts :: Draughts (n. pl.) A game, now more commonly called checkers. See Checkers..

Cardioinhibitory :: Cardioinhibitory (a.) Checking or arresting the heart's action.

Checkerwork :: Checkerwork (n.) Work consisting of or showing checkers varied alternately as to colors or materials.

Backset :: Backset (n.) A check; a relapse; a discouragement; a setback.

Checkrein :: Checkrein (n.) A short rein looped over the check hook to prevent a horse from lowering his head; -- called also a bearing rein.

Check :: Check (v. t.) To chide, rebuke, or reprove..

Check :: Check (n.) Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff..