English Dictionary

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.
Source : opted (26008)  - auto

A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check.
Source : opted (26009)  - auto

Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff.
Source : opted (26010)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (26011)  - auto

A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.
Source : opted (26012)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (26013)  - auto

The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
Source : opted (26014)  - auto

Small chick or crack.
Source : opted (26015)  - auto

To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check.
Source : opted (26018)  - auto

To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.
Source : opted (26019)  - auto