check

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move.

2. 2noun

   A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check.

3. 3noun

   Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff.

4. 4noun

   A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad.

5. 5noun

   A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.

6. 6noun

   A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure.

7. 7noun

   The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.

8. 8noun

   Small chick or crack.

9. 9transitive verb

   To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check.

10. 10transitive verb

    To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.

11. 11transitive verb

    To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage.

12. 12transitive verb

    To chide, rebuke, or reprove.

13. 13transitive verb

    To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.

14. 14transitive verb

    To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber.

15. 15intransitive verb

    To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.

16. 16intransitive verb

    To clash or interfere.

17. 17intransitive verb

    To act as a curb or restraint.

18. 18intransitive verb

    To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.

19. 19intransitive verb

    To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.

20. 20adjective

    Checkered; designed in checks.

21. 21noun

    the act of inspecting or verifying

    "they made a check of their equipment"

    "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"

    Synonyms

    checkout
22. 22noun

    (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

23. 23noun

    obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

24. 24noun

    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

    "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

    Synonyms

    bridlecurb
25. 25noun

    a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

    "she wore a skirt with checks"

26. 26noun

    a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

    Synonyms

    chip
27. 27noun

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    Synonyms

    balkbaulkdeterrenthandicaphinderancehindranceimpediment
28. 28noun

    an appraisal of the state of affairs

    "they made an assay of the contents"

    "a check on its dependability under stress"

    Synonyms

    assay
29. 29noun

    additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

    "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

    Synonyms

    confirmationsubstantiationverification
30. 30noun

    the bill in a restaurant

    "he asked the waiter for the check"

    Synonyms

    chittab
31. 31noun

    a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

    "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"

    Synonyms

    tick
32. 32noun

    a written order directing a bank to pay money

    "he paid all his bills by check"

    Synonyms

    cheque
33. 33noun

    the state of inactivity following an interruption

    "the negotiations were in arrest"

    "held them in check"

    Synonyms

    arresthalthitchstaystopstoppage
34. 34verb

    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

    "The glass cracked when it was heated"

    Synonyms

    breakcrack
35. 35verb

    make cracks or chinks in

    "The heat checked the paint"

    Synonyms

    chink
36. 36verb

    arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

    "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"

37. 37verb

    slow the growth or development of

    "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

    Synonyms

    delayretard
38. 38verb

    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

    "check the brakes"

    "Check out the engine"

39. 39verb

    put a check mark on or near or next to

    "Please check each name on the list"

    "tick off the items"

    Synonyms

    marktick
40. 40verb

    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

    "He verified that the valves were closed"

    "See that the curtains are closed"

    Synonyms

    ascertainassurecontrolensureinsuresee
41. 41verb

    verify by consulting a source or authority

    "check the spelling of this word"

    "check your facts"

42. 42verb

    find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

    "I want to see whether she speaks French"

    "See whether it works"

    Synonyms

    ascertaindeterminelearnseewatch
43. 43verb

    write out a check on a bank account

44. 44verb

    place into check

    "He checked my kings"

45. 45verb

    hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

    "Arrest the downward trend"

    "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"

    Synonyms

    arrestcontainstop
46. 46verb

    decline to initiate betting

47. 47verb

    mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

    Synonyms

    checkerchequer
48. 48verb

    stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

    "She checked for an instant and missed a step"

49. 49verb

    stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

    "The dog checked"

50. 50verb

    abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

51. 51verb

    hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

    "Check your coat at the door"

52. 52verb

    consign for shipment on a vehicle

    "check your luggage before boarding"

53. 53verb

    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    "moderate your alcohol intake"

    "hold your tongue"

    Synonyms

    containcontrolcurbholdmoderate
54. 54verb

    make an examination or investigation

    "check into the rumor"

    "check the time of the class"

55. 55verb

    develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

    "Parents must discipline their children"

    "Is this dog trained?"

    Synonyms

    conditiondisciplinetrain
56. 56verb

    block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

57. 57verb

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    "The two stories don't agree in many details"

    "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"

    Synonyms

    agreecorrespondfitgibejibematchtally
58. 58verb

    be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

    "These stories don't check!"