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Note: in BRIT, also use 'chequerboard'
1.
A ~ is a square board with 64 black and white squares that is used for playing checkers or chess. (AM; in BRIT, use draughts board , chessboard )
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2.
A ~ pattern is made up of equal-sized squares of two different colours, usually black and white.
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