'Checker' definitions:

Definition of 'checker'

(from WordNet)
noun
An attendant who checks coats or baggage
noun
One who checks the correctness of something
noun
One of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers [syn: checker, chequer]
verb
Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on [syn: check, checker, chequer]
verb
Variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns [syn: checker, chequer]

Definition of 'Checker'

From: GCIDE
  • Checker \Check"er\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Checkered (ch[e^]k"[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Checkering.] [From OF. eschequier a chessboard, F. ['e]chiquier. See Check, n., and cf. 3d Checker.]
  • 1. To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To variegate or diversify with different qualities, colors, scenes, or events; esp., to subject to frequent alternations of prosperity and adversity. [1913 Webster]
  • Our minds are, as it were, checkered with truth and falsehood. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Checker'

From: GCIDE
  • Checker \Check"er\, n. [OF. eschequier. See Checker, v. t.]
  • 1. A piece in the game of draughts or checkers. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A pattern in checks; a single check. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Checkerwork. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: This word is also written chequer. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Checker'

From: GCIDE
  • Checker \Check"er\ (ch[e^]k"[~e]r), n. [From Check, v. t.] One who checks. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'checker'

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Words containing 'Checker'