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  • 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.