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chessboard
[ ches-bawrd, -bohrd ]
noun
- the board, identical with a checkerboard, used for playing chess.
chessboard
/ ˈʃɛˌɔː /
noun
- a square board divided into 64 squares of two alternating colours, used for playing chess or draughts
Word History and Origins
Origin of chessboard1
Example Sentences
Mothers, fathers and whole families are figures on a chessboard, disposable.
There was also another piece on the chessboard by this stage: Donald Trump.
The so-called "database engineering" has opened the doors to biomedical research for many computer scientists and mathematicians, who often play essential roles on this chessboard.
The main difference this time around is that a new piece is dominating the Hill's political chessboard: The election.
“George is probably the best at understanding, seeing the chessboard and the potential moves. I’ll call George on numerous occasions when things get bumpy,” Pitt added.
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