Chequering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Chequering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of chequer.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of chequer.
More Meanings
- That chequers something in pattern.
- A chequered pattern.
Example Sentences
[…] Above, the azure sky was glowing, Beneath, the flood, like silver flowing, Around in chequering light and shade, Her hues delighted Spring display'd; […]
What awful perspective! while from our sight / With gradual stealth the lateral windows hide / Their Portraitures, their stone-work glimmers, dyed / In the soft chequerings of a sleepy light.
Word Forms
- chequerings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include checker, check, chequy, chequey, checquy, checky.
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