n. (Chess) The position of the king when he can not move without being placed in check and there is no other piece which can be moved. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ていし(P);ちょうじ, teishi (P); chouji](n, vs) (1) (usu. ていし) suspension; interruption; stoppage; ban; standstill; halt; hang-up; deadlock; stalemate; abeyance; (2) (ちょうじ only) suspension of music, dance, etc. as a sign of mourning for a prominent person; (P)#1777[Add to Longdo]