Check 1
Definition: A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check.
Check 2
Definition: Whatever arrests
progress, or limits
action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff. Check 3
Definition: 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. Check 4
Definition: A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below. Check 5
Definition: 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. Check 6
Definition: The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
Check 7
Definition: Small chick or crack. Check 8
Definition: To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb. Check 9
Definition: 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; as, to check an account; to check baggage. Check 10
Definition: To chide, rebuke, or reprove. Check 11
Definition: To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended. Check 12
Definition: To make checks
or chinks
in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks
timber. Check 13
Definition: To make a stop; to pause; with at. Check 14
Definition: To clash or interfere. Check 15
Definition: To act as a curb or restraint. Check 16
Definition: To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks,
as varnish, paint, etc.
Check 17
Definition: To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
Check 18
Definition: Checkered; designed in checks.
check 19
Definition: the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" check 20
Definition: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent''s
king check 21
Definition: obstructing an opponent in ice hockey check 22
Definition: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" check 23
Definition: a textile pattern of squares
or crossed lines
(resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks"
check 24
Definition: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something check 25
Definition: something immaterial that interferes
with or delays action or progress check 26
Definition: an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" check 27
Definition: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils
provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" check 28
Definition: the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" check 29
Definition: 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" check 30
Definition: a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check"
check 31
Definition: 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"
check 32
Definition: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated"
check 33
Definition: make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
check 34
Definition: arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
check 35
Definition: slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child''s language development"
check 36
Definition: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
check 37
Definition: put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"
check 38
Definition: 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"
check 39
Definition: verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
check 40
Definition: 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"
check 41
Definition: write out a check on a bank account
check 42
Definition: place into check; "He checked my kings"
check 43
Definition: 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 Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
check 44
Definition: decline to initiate betting
check 45
Definition: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
check 46
Definition: stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
check 47
Definition: stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked"
check 48
Definition: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
check 49
Definition: hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door"
check 50
Definition: consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding"
check 51
Definition: 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"
check 52
Definition: make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
check 53
Definition: train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
check 54
Definition: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
check 55
Definition: 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"
check 56
Definition: be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don''t check!"
