chequer

• Eine der flachen, runden Spielsteine, die beim Dame-Spiel verwendet werden.

One of the flat, round pieces used in the game of checkers.

1. Checker pieceB1formalbritish

   One of the flat, round pieces used in the game of checkers (draughts).

   Spielstein beim Damespiel

   • He moved his chequer forward on the board.
   • The red chequers were lined up on the back row.
   • She captured his chequer with a clever jump.

   Synonymecheckerdraughtsmanman

• Veralteter britischer Verb, der bedeutet, zu prüfen, einzudämmen oder mit einem Schachbrettmuster zu versehen; Schreibvariante von 'checker'.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to check, restrain, or mark with a pattern of squares; a variant spelling of 'checker'.

1. Mark into squaresC1formalbritishart

   To divide or mark a surface into a pattern of squares, often by drawing crossed lines.

   In Quadrate einteilen

   • The artist chequered the canvas with a grid of black and white squares.
   • The floor was chequered with alternating dark and light tiles.
   • He carefully chequered the design for the board game.

   Synonymecheckgrid

2. Variegate with patternsC1formalbritishart

   To diversify or vary a surface with different colors, shades, or patterns, creating a checkered effect.

   Bunt mustern

   • The meadow was chequered with patches of wildflowers.
   • The sunset chequered the sky with streaks of orange and purple.
   • The fabric was chequered with a subtle pattern of stripes.

   Synonymecheckerdapplediversifyfleckmarblemottlepatternspecklestriatevariegate