1. A checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
   "Checkers is known as draughts in many parts of the world";
   - draughts [Brit, Cdn]

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. (checkers) one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers
   "He moved his checker to capture his opponent's piece";
   - chequer [Brit, Cdn]

1. Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
   "They checkered the floor with black and white tiles";
   - check [N. Amer], chequer [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
   "The artist checkered the floor with black and white tiles";
   - chequer [Brit, Cdn]

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

Encyclopedia: Checkers