CPage 153
- English Word Checkmated Definition of Checkmate
- English Word Checkmating Definition of Checkmate
- English Word Checkrein Definition A short rein looped over the check hook to prevent a horse from lowering his head; -- called also a bearing rein.
- English Word Checkrein Definition A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse.
- English Word Checkroll Definition A list of servants in a household; -- called also chequer roll.
- English Word Checkstring Definition A cord by which a person in a carriage or horse car may signal to the driver.
- English Word Checkwork Definition Anything made so as to form alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
- English Word Checky Definition Divided into small alternating squares of two tinctures; -- said of the field or of an armorial bearing.
- English Word Cheddar Definition Of or pertaining to, or made at, Cheddar, in England; as, Cheddar cheese.
- English Word Cheek Definition The side of the face below the eye.
- English Word Cheek Definition The cheek bone.
- English Word Cheek Definition Those pieces of a machine, or of any timber, or stone work, which form corresponding sides, or which are similar and in pair; as, the cheeks (jaws) of a vise; the cheeks of a gun carriage, etc.
- English Word Cheek Definition The branches of a bridle bit.
- English Word Cheek Definition A section of a flask, so made that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mold; the middle part of a flask.
- English Word Cheek Definition Cool confidence; assurance; impudence.
- English Word Cheek Definition To be impudent or saucy to.
- English Word Cheeked Definition Having a cheek; -- used in composition.
- English Word Cheeky Definition a Brazen-faced; impudent; bold.
- English Word Cheep Definition To chirp, as a young bird.
- English Word Cheep Definition To give expression to in a chirping tone.
- English Word Cheep Definition A chirp, peep, or squeak, as of a young bird or mouse.
- English Word Cheeped Definition of Cheep
- English Word Cheer Definition The face; the countenance or its expression.
- English Word Cheer Definition Feeling; spirit; state of mind or heart.
- English Word Cheer Definition Gayety; mirth; cheerfulness; animation.
- English Word Cheer Definition That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment; as, a table loaded with good cheer.
- English Word Cheer Definition A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc.
- English Word Cheer Definition To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up.
- English Word Cheer Definition To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- English Word Cheer Definition To salute or applaud with cheers; to urge on by cheers; as, to cheer hounds in a chase.