Definition of checker Checker

/ʧɛˈkɚ/ - [cheker] - check•er

We found 18 definitions of checker from 5 different sources.

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What does checker mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: checkers

checker - one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers
  chequer
  man, piece game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage"
  checkers, draughts a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
checker - an attendant who checks coats or baggage
  attendant, attender, tender a person who is present and participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees"
checker - one who checks the correctness of something
  examiner, inspector an investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues"

Verb

checkers, checkering, checkered  

checker - variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
  chequer
  motley, variegate, vary make motley; color with different colors
checker - mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
  check, chequer
  draw cause to localize at one point; "Draw blood and pus"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • checker (Noun)
    One who checks something.
  • checker (Noun)
    The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.
  • checker (Noun)
    A playing piece in the game of checkers British: draughts.
  • checker (Verb)
    To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark spots, like a checkerboard.
  • checker (Verb)
    To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark spots, like a checkerboard.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • checker (v. t.)
    One who checks.
  • checker (n.)
    To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors.
  • checker (n.)
    To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity.
  • checker (v. t.)
    A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
  • checker (v. t.)
    A pattern in checks; a single check.
  • checker (v. t.)
    Checkerwork.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • checker
    One who verifies.

Part of speech

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  • checker, verb, present, 1st person singular of checker (infinitive).
  • checker, verb (infinitive).
  • checker, noun, singular of checkers.
  • checker, adjective, comparative of check.

Pronunciation

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