chequers
Alternating square pattern
Chequers is a pattern of squares in alternating colors, like a checkerboard.
The word also names the game of draughts (called checkers in American English).
To chequer something is to mark it with such a pattern, or figuratively to variegate: a chequered career suggests alternating successes and failures.
This is the British spelling; Americans use checkers. (Capitalized Chequers is the British Prime Minister's country residence.)
British premier's official residence
- prime ministerLeader of a parliamentary state
- WestminsterLondon's political center
- country retreatPastoral vacation property
- BuckinghamshireCounty northwest of London
government · official residence · weekend retreat · summit · diplomacy · state visit · bilateral talks · press conference
Four-sided equal figures
- alternatingOccurring in turns
- tilesFlat covering pieces
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
black-and-white · diagonal · mosaic · geometric · two-tone · contrast · layout · symmetry
Parts of something divided
- kingMale crowned ruler
- captureTake into custody
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
diagonal move · opponent · strategy · men · opening · endgame · tournament · championship
Lodging for wayfarers
- tavernPublic drinking establishment
- localOf this area
- aleWarm-fermented malt drink
- pintLiquid volume unit
beer garden · pub sign · village pub · landlord · saloon bar · public house · darts · snug
Downing Street
British premier's official residence
- prime ministerLeader of a parliamentary state
- WestminsterLondon's political center
- country retreatPastoral vacation property
Buckinghamshire · government · official residence · weekend retreat · summit · diplomacy · state visit · bilateral talks · press conference · photo opportunity
squares
Four-sided equal figures
- alternatingOccurring in turns
- tilesFlat covering pieces
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
pattern · black-and-white · diagonal · mosaic · geometric · two-tone · contrast · layout · symmetry · harlequin
pieces
Parts of something divided
crown · diagonal move · opponent · strategy · men · opening · endgame · tournament · championship · huffing
inn
Lodging for wayfarers
pint · beer garden · pub sign · village pub · landlord · saloon bar · public house · darts · snug · taproom
chequers10 Downing Street
UK executive residence
Number 10 · Whitehall · Houses of Parliament · Downing Street · Westminster
chequersplain
Basic and unremarkable
solid · unpatterned · stripes · random pattern · monochrome
- chequered flagRace completion signal
- Chinese chequersStar board marble game