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Noun: checker  che-ku(r)
  1. Someone or something that verifies correctness, accuracy or quality
    "The quality checker examined each product for defects"
     
  2. [N. Amer] An attendant who checks coats or baggage
    "He handed his coat to the checker at the restaurant"
     
  3. (draughts) one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of draughts
    "He moved his checker to capture his opponent's piece";
    - chequer [Brit, Cdn]
Verb: checker  che-ku(r)
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: chequer)
  1. Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    - check [N. Amer], chequer [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. Variegate with different colours, shades, or patterns
    - chequer [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: checkering, checkers, checkered

Type of: attendant, attender, draw, examiner, inspector, man, piece, tender, variegate, vary

Encyclopedia: Checker