Definition of check

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of check is as below...

Check (n.) A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check..

Lern More About Check

Repress :: Repress (v. t.) Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back..
Checkering :: Checkering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Checke.
Fritillary :: Fritillary (n.) A plant with checkered petals, of the genus Fritillaria: the Guinea-hen flower. See Fritillaria..
Contravallation :: Contravallation (n.) A trench guarded with a parapet, constructed by besiegers, to secure themselves and check sallies of the besieged..
Bearing Rein :: Bearing rein () A short rein looped over the check hook or the hames to keep the horse's head up; -- called in the United States a checkrein.
Chessboard :: Chessboard (n.) The board used in the game of chess, having eight rows of alternate light and dark squares, eight in each row. See Checkerboard..
Tick :: Tick (n.) Any small mark intended to direct attention to something, or to serve as a check..
Checked :: Checked (imp. & p. p.) of Chec.
Checkerberry :: Checkerberry (n.) A spicy plant and its bright red berry; the wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens). Also incorrectly applied to the partridge berry (Mitchella repens).
Check :: Check (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage..
Checkered :: Checkered (a.) Diversified or variegated in a marked manner, as in appearance, character, circumstances, etc..
Checking :: Checking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chec.
Check :: Check (n.) Small chick or crack.
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..
Kite :: Kite (n.) Fictitious commercial paper used for raising money or to sustain credit, as a check which represents no deposit in bank, or a bill of exchange not sanctioned by sale of goods; an accommodation check or bill..
Draught :: Draught (n.) A move, as at chess or checkers..
Chill :: Chill (v. t.) To check enthusiasm or warmth of feeling of; to depress; to discourage.
Check :: Check (n.) A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below..
Checkmate :: Checkmate (n.) A complete check; utter defeat or overthrow.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us