chequered

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
  2. verb variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
  3. adjective patterned with alternating squares of color

Synonyms

check, checker, chequer

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