chequer
Britishnoun
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any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers
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a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials
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one of the squares in such a pattern
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verb
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to make irregular in colour or character; variegate
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to mark off with alternating squares of colour
Etymology
Origin of chequer
C13: chessboard, from Anglo-French escheker, from eschec check
Example Sentences
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He has a chequered injury history - Stokes has been dogged by knee, hamstring and shoulder problems over the past two years.
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One of the fastest bowlers to ever play for England, Wood has a chequered injury history.
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He missed getting a final lap in because he crossed the line about a second after the chequered flag that brought the session to an end.
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Wood, one of the fastest bowlers to play Test cricket for England, has a chequered injury history.
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Kyrgios has long been a polarising figure in the sport, given his chequered history on and off the court.
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