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Noun: chequer  che-ku(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: checker)
  1. (draughts) one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of draughts
    - checker
Verb: chequer  che-ku(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: checker)
  1. Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    - check [N. Amer], checker [N. Amer]
     
  2. Variegate with different colours, shades, or patterns
    - checker [N. Amer]

Derived forms: chequered, chequering, chequers

Type of: draw, man, motley, piece, variegate, vary

Encyclopedia: Chequer, Paul