Checkmates

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of checkmate form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of checkmate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Example

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"The talented young chess player is very bold. He deliberately lays himself open to attack, makes himself vulnerable and then checkmates his opponent when least expected."

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