chequer

/ ˈ��ʃɛ��ə /

noun

any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers
1. a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials
2. one of the squares in such a pattern

verb

to make irregular in colour or character; variegate
to mark off with alternating squares of colour

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chequer¹

C13: chessboard, from Anglo-French escheker, from eschec _check

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Norris retired on the spot with broken front suspension but Piastri was able to continue as the safety car came out, and led the pack to the chequered flag.

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The thousands in attendance created an electric atmosphere in a stadium that has endured a chequered past.

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Zimbabwe's chequered past means there are few very meaningful statistics to overhaul, although Muzarabani has the chance to carve his niche.

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"So I was pretty pleased when I saw the chequered flag."

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Stokes has a chequered injury history - he is currently recovering from hamstring surgery - and has not played white-ball cricket for England since 2023.

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cheque card chequerboard

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