Checkwork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard. uncountable

    "It should be mentioned that "checkwork" is also employed to decorate the heads of several figurines from Western Europe (Brassempouy, Menton)."

  2. 2
    Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something. uncountable

    "Checkwork done at the Mellon Institute has shown the specifications to be fair and reasonable."

  3. 3
    The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding. uncountable

    "The deluxe reel with every refinement including adjustable check, quick-release drum, dual checkwork, etc."

Synonyms

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checkerwork

Example

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"It should be mentioned that "checkwork" is also employed to decorate the heads of several figurines from Western Europe (Brassempouy, Menton)."

Etymology

From check + work.

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