Checkmates
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of checkmate form-of, plural
Verb
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of checkmate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Example
More examples"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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