Definition of check

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Check (v. t.) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber..

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Nip :: Nip (v. t.) Hence: To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy..
Checkerberries :: Checkerberries (pl. ) of Checkerberr.
Snib :: Snib (v. t.) To check; to sneap; to sneb.
Checkless :: Checkless (a.) That can not be checked or restrained.
Chequy :: Chequy (n.) Same as Checky.
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.
Tessellated :: Tessellated (a.) Formed of little squares, as mosaic work; checkered; as, a tessellated pavement..
Gravel :: Gravel (v. t.) To check or stop; to embarrass; to perplex.
Checkmated :: Checkmated (imp. & p. p.) of Checkmat.
Check :: Check (v. i.) To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.
Control :: Control (n.) Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or regulating influence; superintendence; government; as, children should be under parental control..
Worm :: Worm (n.) To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of, as a dog, for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw. The operation was formerly supposed to guard against canine madness..
Checkered :: Checkered (a.) Marked with alternate squares or checks of different color or material.
Mutage :: Mutage (n.) A process for checking the fermentation of the must of grapes.
Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent..
Fibre-faced :: Fibre-faced (a.) Having a visible fiber embodied in the surface of; -- applied esp. to a kind of paper for checks, drafts, etc..
Gingham :: Gingham (n.) A kind of cotton or linen cloth, usually in stripes or checks, the yarn of which is dyed before it is woven; -- distinguished from printed cotton or prints..
Avail :: Avail (v. i.) To be of use or advantage; to answer the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object; as, the plea in bar must avail, that is, be sufficient to defeat the suit; this scheme will not avail; medicines will not avail to check the disease..
Dampen :: Dampen (v. t.) To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
Backset :: Backset (n.) A check; a relapse; a discouragement; a setback.
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