check

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be compatible, similar or consistent
the state of inactivity following an interruption
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
be careful or certain to do something
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
an appraisal of the state of affairs
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a written order directing a bank to pay money
become fractured
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
the bill in a restaurant
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
the act of inspecting or verifying
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent´s king
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
make an examination or investigation
lessen the intensity of
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
put a check mark on or near or next to
slow the growth or development of
be verified or confirmed
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
develop (children´s) behavior by instruction and practice
consign for shipment on a vehicle
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
mark into squares or draw squares on
decline to initiate betting
place into check
write out a check on a bank account
verify by consulting a source or authority
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
make cracks or chinks in
A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger
A condition of interrupted or impeded progress
Whatever arrests progress, or limits action
A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified
A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated
A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard
The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds
Small chick or crack
To make a move which puts an adversary´s piece, esp. his king, in check
To put a sudden restraint upon
To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check
To chide, rebuke, or reprove
To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended
To make checks or chinks in
To make a stop
To clash or interfere
To act as a curb or restraint
To crack or gape open, as wood in drying
To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds
Checkered

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