chequer
Grid of contrasts
Chequer is the British spelling of checker.
The word refers to a pattern of alternating squares, like a checkerboard: a chequered flag.
To chequer something is to mark it with such a pattern.
A chequered history or chequered past contains both good and bad episodes—light squares and dark.
Four-sided equal figures
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- alternatingOccurring in turns
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
tessellation · plaid · harlequin · diamonds · geometric · interlace · weave · block
Air flowing through gaps
- checkersDiagonal jumping board game
- boardFlat rigid panel
- squaresFour-sided equal figures
- kingsMale hereditary rulers
pieces · jumping · capturing · crowned · diagonal · strategy · opponent · moves
Spots of contrasting color
- mottlePattern of irregular spots
- diversifyExpand into new areas
- varyTo show differences
- interruptBreak in upon
break-up · spot · fleck · stipple · patchwork · uneven · irregular · shade
Fulfilling a financial obligation
- payeePerson owed payment
- drawerSliding furniture compartment
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- clearingTreeless space in forest
settlement · bounce · counterfeit · signature · amount · dated · crossed · bearer
squares
Four-sided equal figures
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- alternatingOccurring in turns
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
tile · tessellation · plaid · harlequin · diamonds · geometric · interlace · weave · block · gingham
draughts
Air flowing through gaps
kings · pieces · jumping · capturing · crowned · diagonal · strategy · opponent · moves · tournament
dapple
Spots of contrasting color
interrupt · break-up · spot · fleck · stipple · patchwork · uneven · irregular · shade · light
payment
Fulfilling a financial obligation
- payeePerson owed payment
- drawerSliding furniture compartment
- endorsementFormal expression of support
clearing · settlement · bounce · counterfeit · signature · amount · dated · crossed · bearer · cashable
- chequered flagRace completion signal
- pay chequeCompensation in paper form
- blank chequeUnrestricted spending authority
- traveller's chequePreprinted negotiable vacation currency
- bounced chequePayment returned for insufficient funds
- rain chequeFuture purchase guarantee