checkwork
A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboardA pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
(uncountable)Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something.
(uncountable)The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding.
Origin
From check + work.From check + work.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable