Checkerboard
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɛkəˌbɔːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Checkerboard is a noun meaning A pattern of squares of alternating colors.
Meaning
A pattern of squares of alternating colors.
More Meanings
- A board, usually square, covered with such a pattern; especially such a board with 8×8 squares, used to play chess and checkers/draughts.
- (film) A style of negative cutting that avoids visible splice marks.
- (transitive) To checker; to mark with an alternating pattern of light and dark.
Word Forms
- checkerboards
- chequerboard
- checkerboarding
- checkerboarded
Synonyms for checkerboard
Depending on context, synonyms include draughtboard, chessboard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chessboard, dashboard, checkboard, checker, chequerboard, stripe.
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