Word Study
chequer
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chequer, n. & v. (also checker)
--n.
1 (often in pl.) a pattern of squares often alternately coloured.
2 (in pl.) (usu. as checkers) US the game of draughts.
--v.tr.
1 mark with chequers.
2 variegate; break the uniformity of.
3 (as chequered adj.) with varied fortunes (a chequered career).
--n.
1 (often in pl.) a pattern of squares often alternately coloured.
2 (in pl.) (usu. as checkers) US the game of draughts.
--v.tr.
1 mark with chequers.
2 variegate; break the uniformity of.
3 (as chequered adj.) with varied fortunes (a chequered career).
Idiom
chequer-board
1 a chessboard.
2 a pattern resembling it.
1 a chessboard.
2 a pattern resembling it.
Etymology
ME f. EXCHEQUER
ROGET THESAURUS
chequer
Variegation
VB be variegated, variegate, stripe, streak, checker, chequer, bespeckle, speckle, besprinkle, sprinkle, stipple, maculate, dot, bespot, tattoo, inlay, damascene, embroider, braid, quilt.For further exploring for "chequer" in Webster Dictionary Online
