chequer

• Jeton plat et rond utilisé dans le jeu de dames. Par extension, pièce ou jeton de jeu similaire.

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).

   Pion du jeu de dames

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckerdraughtsmanman

• Verbe vieilli signifiant vérifier, retenir ou marquer d'un motif à carreaux ; variante orthographique de '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.

   Marquer en carreaux

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckgrid

2. Variegate with patternsC1formalbritishart

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

   Marquer de carreaux / bigarrer

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckerdapplediversifyfleckmarblemottlepatternspecklestriatevariegate