check (Meaning)

a written order directing a bank to pay money

an appraisal of the state of affairs

the bill in a restaurant

the state of inactivity following an interruption

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.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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)

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

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

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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; pass inspection

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

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; draw crossed lines on

decline to initiate betting

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

place into check

write out a check on a bank account

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

verify by consulting a source or authority

arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

make cracks or chinks in

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move.

A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check.

Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff.

A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad.

A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.

A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure.

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 in check.

To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.

To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage.

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 cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber.

To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.

To clash or interfere.

To act as a curb or restraint.

To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.

To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.

Checkered; designed in checks.