Pronunciation

/t͡ʃɛk/

Definition

• A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
• An inspection or examination.
• A control; a limit or stop.
• A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
• An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
• A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
• A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
• A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
• A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
• A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
• The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
• A small chink or crack.

Usage Examples

• I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
• The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.
• Place a check by the things you have done.
• I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.
• I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.
• The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.
• a check given for baggage

Similar Words

Related words: bill, cheque, checkmark, tick, cheque

Word Frequency

This word appears with 4,817.84% frequency in common usage