English noun: chequer | |||
1. | chequer (artifact) one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers | ||
Synonyms | checker | ||
Broader (hypernym) | man, piece | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | king | ||
Domain category | checkers, draughts | ||
English verb: chequer | |||
1. | chequer (creation) mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on | ||
Synonyms | check, checker | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | draw | ||
2. | chequer (change) variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns | ||
Synonyms | checker | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | motley, variegate, vary | ||