checkers

nounnounverbattested in dialogue

A game for two players played on a chessboard; the players have 12 pieces each, and the object is to capture all the opponent’s pieces by jumping over them. Other European varieties have larger boards and more playing pieces.

noun

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Also a form of checkerplural of checker

noun

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A game for two players played on a chessboard; the players have 12 pieces each, and the object is to capture all the opponent’s pieces by jumping over them. Other European varieties have larger boards and more playing pieces.

verb

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Also a form of checkerthird-person singular simple present indicative of checker

check · An inspection or examination.Check · A surname.checked · Marked with a check mark.

checkers · A game for two players played on a chessboard; the players have 12 pieces each, and the object is to capture all the opponent’s pieces by jumping…

checking · The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check.checkmate · Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins…checkpoint · A point or place where a check is performed, especially a…

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