chequer

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

chequer
    n 1: one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of
         checkers [syn: {checker}, {chequer}]
    v 1: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
         [syn: {check}, {checker}, {chequer}]
    2: variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns [syn:
       {checker}, {chequer}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Checker \Check"er\, n. [OF. eschequier. See {Checker}, v. t.]
   1. A piece in the game of draughts or checkers.
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   2. A pattern in checks; a single check.
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   3. Checkerwork.
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   Note: This word is also written {chequer}.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Chequer \Cheq"uer\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), n. & v.
   Same as {Checker}.
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