CHEQUER


Meaning of CHEQUER in English

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).

Phrases and idioms:

chequer-board

1. a chessboard.

2 a pattern resembling it.

Etymology: ME f. EXCHEQUER

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.