Cry made in chess to announce that the opponent’s king is under direct attack.
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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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Displaying a pattern of small squares of alternating colours; checked. He wore a green check shirt.