'Chesses' definitions:

Definition of 'Chesses'

From: GCIDE
  • Chesses \Chess"es\, n. pl. [Cf. F. chassis a framework of carpenty.] (Mil.) The platforms, consisting of two or more planks doweled together, for the flooring of a temporary military bridge. --Wilhelm. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: A singular, chess, is sometimes used. "Each chess consists of three planks." --Farrow. [1913 Webster]