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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Check \Check\ (ch[e^]k), n. [OE. chek, OF. eschec, F. ['e]chec, a stop, hindrance, orig. check in the game of chess, pl. ['e]checs chess, through Ar., fr. Pers. sh[=a]h king. See {Shah}, and cf. {Checkmate}, {Chess}, {Checker}.] 1. (Chess) A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move. [1913 Webster] 2. A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check. [1913 Webster] Which gave a remarkable check to the first progress of Christianity. --Addison. [1913 Webster] No check, no stay, this streamlet fears. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] 3. Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff. [1913 Webster] Useful check upon the administration of government. --Washington. [1913 Webster] A man whom no check could abash. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 4. A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad. [1913 Webster] 5. A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See {Bank check}, below. [1913 Webster] 6. A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure. [1913 Webster] 7. (Falconry) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds. [1913 Webster] 8. Small chick or crack. [1913 Webster] {Bank check}, a written order on a banker or broker to pay money in his keeping belonging to the signer. {Check book}, a book containing blank forms for checks upon a bank. {Check hook}, a hook on the saddle of a harness, over which a checkrein is looped. {Check list}, a list or catalogue by which things may be verified, or on which they may be checked. {Check nut} (Mech.), a secondary nut, screwing down upon the primary nut to secure it. --Knight. {Check valve} (Mech.), a valve in the feed pipe of a boiler, or other conduit, to prevent the return of the feed water or other fluid. {To take check}, to take offense. [Obs.] --Dryden. Syn: Hindrance; setback; interruption; obstruction; reprimand; censure; rebuke; reproof; repulse; rebuff; tally; counterfoil; counterbalance; ticket; draft. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Check \Check\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Checked} (ch[e^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {checking}.] 1. (Chess) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check. [1913 Webster] 2. To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb. Hence, (Ice Hockey) To obstruct the motion of an opposing player by contacting him with one's body. [1913 Webster +PJC] So many clogs to check and retard the headlong course of violence and oppression. --Burke. [1913 Webster] 3. To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy. Hence, To compare with an original or with some standard, to insure correctness; as, to check an account; to check with a supervisor about procedures. [1913 Webster +PJC] 4. To chide, rebuke, or reprove. [1913 Webster] The good king, his master, will check him for it. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 5. (Naut.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended. [1913 Webster] 6. To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber. [1913 Webster] 7. To leave (something) in the temporary custody of another; as, to check baggage; to check one's firearms at the door; to check one's coat at the cloakroom. [PJC] 8. To accept (something) for temporary custody from another; as, to check a customer's baggage; to check a customer's coat. [PJC] 9. To make a checkered pattern upon. [PJC] Syn: To restrain; curb; bridle; repress; control; hinder; impede; obstruct; interrupt; tally; rebuke; reprove; rebuff. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Check \Check\ (ch[e^]k), v. i. To make a stop; to pause; -- with at. [1913 Webster] The mind, once jaded by an attempt above its power, either is disabled for the future, or else checks at any vigorous undertaking ever after. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. To clash or interfere. [R.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster] 3. To act as a curb or restraint. [1913 Webster] It [his presence] checks too strong upon me. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 4. To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc. [1913 Webster] 5. (Falconry) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds. [1913 Webster] And like the haggard, check at every feather That comes before his eye. --Shak. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Check \Check\, a. Checkered; designed in checks. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: check n 1: a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" [syn: {check}, {bank check}, {cheque}] 2: an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" [syn: {assay}, {check}] 3: the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" [syn: {check}, {chit}, {tab}] 4: the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat" [syn: {arrest}, {check}, {halt}, {hitch}, {stay}, {stop}, {stoppage}] 5: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" [syn: {confirmation}, {verification}, {check}, {substantiation}] 6: the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" [syn: {check}, {checkout}, {check-out procedure}] 7: a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name" [syn: {check mark}, {check}, {tick}] 8: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress [syn: {hindrance}, {hinderance}, {deterrent}, {impediment}, {balk}, {baulk}, {check}, {handicap}] 9: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something [syn: {check}, {chip}] 10: a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" 11: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" [syn: {bridle}, {check}, {curb}] 12: obstructing an opponent in ice hockey 13: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king v 1: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" [syn: {check}, {check up on}, {look into}, {check out}, {suss out}, {check over}, {go over}, {check into}] 2: make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" 3: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" [syn: {see}, {check}, {insure}, {see to it}, {ensure}, {control}, {ascertain}, {assure}] 4: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" [syn: {control}, {hold in}, {hold}, {contain}, {check}, {curb}, {moderate}] 5: stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step" 6: put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units" [syn: {check}, {check off}, {mark}, {mark off}, {tick off}, {tick}] 7: slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development" [syn: {check}, {retard}, {delay}] 8: be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!" [syn: {check}, {check out}] 9: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun" [syn: {match}, {fit}, {correspond}, {check}, {jibe}, {gibe}, {tally}, {agree}] [ant: {disaccord}, {disagree}, {discord}] 10: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey 11: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" [syn: {discipline}, {train}, {check}, {condition}] 12: consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding" 13: hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door" 14: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey 15: stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked" 16: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on [syn: {check}, {checker}, {chequer}] 17: decline to initiate betting 18: hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" [syn: {check}, {turn back}, {arrest}, {stop}, {contain}, {hold back}] 19: place into check; "He checked my kings" 20: write out a check on a bank account 21: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" [syn: {determine}, {check}, {find out}, {see}, {ascertain}, {watch}, {learn}] 22: verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts" 23: arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve" 24: make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint" [syn: {check}, {chink}] 25: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated" [syn: {crack}, {check}, {break}] From The Jargon File (version 4.4.7, 29 Dec 2003) [jargon]: check n. A hardware-detected error condition, most commonly used to refer to actual hardware failures rather than software-induced traps. E.g., a parity check is the result of a hardware-detected parity error. Recorded here because the word often humorously extended to non-technical problems. For example, the term child check has been used to refer to the problems caused by a small child who is curious to know what happens when s/he presses all the cute buttons on a computer's console (of course, this particular problem could have been prevented with {molly-guard}s). From Swedish-English FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.1 [fd-swe-eng]: check check; cheque