Chequerwise

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Arranged in staggered rows, like the squares of a chequerboard. not-comparable

    "a chequerwise military formation"

Adverb
  1. 1
    Arranged in staggered rows, like the squares of a chequerboard. not-comparable

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"a chequerwise military formation"

Etymology

From chequer + -wise.

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