English Explanatory Dictionary

checkerboard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pattern of squares of alternating colors.
  2. A board, usually square, covered with such a pattern; especially such a board with 8×8 squares, used to play chess and checkers/draughts.
  3. A style of negative cutting that avoids visible splice marks.
verb
  1. To checker; to mark with an alternating pattern of light and dark.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɛkəˌbɔːd/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkɚˌbɔɹd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-checkerboard.wav

Word forms

checkerboard checkerboards chequerboard checkerboarding checkerboarded

Etymology

From checker + board.

Synonyms

draughtboard

Derived words

checkerboard rendering Croatian checkerboard
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