Definition of check

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

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Curb :: Curb (n.) That which curbs, restrains, or subdues; a check or hindrance; esp., a chain or strap attached to the upper part of the branches of a bit, and capable of being drawn tightly against the lower jaw of the horse..
Countercheck :: Countercheck (v. t.) To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
Break :: Break (v. t.) A device for checking motion, or for measuring friction. See Brake, n. 9 & 10..
Checkmate :: Checkmate (n.) The position in the game of chess when a king is in check and cannot be released, -- which ends the game..
Tessellate :: Tessellate (v. t.) To form into squares or checkers; to lay with checkered work.
Checkers :: Checkers (v.) A game, called also daughts, played on a checkerboard by two persons, each having twelve men (counters or checkers) which are moved diagonally. The game is ended when either of the players has lost all his men, or can not move them..
Tartan :: Tartan (n.) Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern..
Freck :: Freck (v. t.) To checker; to diversify.
Cashier :: Cashier (n.) One who has charge of money; a cash keeper; the officer who has charge of the payments and receipts (moneys, checks, notes), of a bank or a mercantile company..
Teaberry :: Teaberry (n.) The checkerberry.
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..
Shecklaton :: Shecklaton (n.) A kind of gilt leather. See Checklaton.
Tick :: Tick (v. t.) To check off by means of a tick or any small mark; to score.
Repression :: Repression (n.) That which represses; check; restraint.
Check :: Check (n.) Small chick or crack.
Bafflement :: Bafflement (n.) The process or act of baffling, or of being baffled; frustration; check..
Tessellated :: Tessellated (a.) Marked like a checkerboard; as, a tessellated leaf..
Scrim :: Scrim (n.) Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse..
Antemetic :: Antemetic (a.) Tending to check vomiting.
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