Cry made in chess to announce that the opponent’s king is under direct attack.
Translations
échecAnnonce en partie d'échecs. "Check!" she declared after moving her bishop.
« Échec ! » déclara-t-elle après avoir déplacé son fou.
d'accordPour marquer l'accord ou la confirmation. Definitions
Used to announce that the opponent’s king is in check. "Check!" she declared after moving her bishop.
Used to show acknowledgment, agreement, or confirmation. "We’ll meet at eight." — "Check."
Used attributively meaning ‘having a check pattern’ (chiefly British).
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à carreauxPour un motif composé de petits carrés alternés. He wore a green check shirt.
Il portait une chemise verte à carreaux.
Definitions
Displaying a pattern of small squares of alternating colours; checked. He wore a green check shirt.