chequer
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/ (ˈtʃɛkə) /
any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers
a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials
one of the squares in such a pattern
to make irregular in colour or character; variegate
to mark off with alternating squares of colour
Origin of chequer
1- See also chequers
Words Nearby chequer
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How to use chequer in a sentence
They catch the dipped oar with long antenn, and chequer the slimy bottom with the shadow of their leaves.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonQui non dat quod amat, non accipit ille quod optat, was an inscription on an old chequer-board of the times of Henry II.
So it followed that now, standing in the chequer-work of sunshine within the great basilica, self-congratulation awoke in her.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas MaletThe bases and pedestals are covered either with carving or inlaid chequer and lozenge patterns.
Cathedral Cities of Italy | William Wiehe CollinsIt was this tendency to moral chequer-work which accounted for his varied bearings towards Dare.
A Laodicean | Thomas Hardy
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