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I think there's something wrong with me - I like to win in everything I do, regardless of what it is. You want to race down the street, I want to beat you. If we're playing checkers, I want to win. You beat me, it's going to bother me. I just enjoy competition.
Derek Jeter

Meaning of "checkers" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHECKERS

checkers  [ˈtʃɛkəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHECKERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Checkers is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHECKERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

checkers

Draughts

Draughts or checkers is a group of strategy board games for two players which involve diagonal moves of uniform game pieces and mandatory captures by jumping over opponent pieces. Draughts developed from alquerque. The name derives from the verb to draw or to move. The most popular forms are international draughts, played on a 10×10 board, and English draughts, also called American checkers, played on an 8×8 checkerboard, but there are many other variants including some played on a 12×12 board.

Definition of checkers in the English dictionary

The definition of checkers in the dictionary is a game for two players using a checkerboard and 12 checkers each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHECKERS


acres
ˈeɪkəz
Americas
əˈmɛrɪkəz
anchors
ˈæŋkəz
baker´s
ˈbeɪkəz
blinkers
ˈblɪŋkəz
bonkers
ˈbɒŋkəz
chequers
ˈtʃɛkəz
crackers
ˈkrækəz
flickers
ˈflɪkəz
Junkers
ˈjʊŋkəz
knickerbockers
ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəz
knickers
ˈnɪkəz
knockers
ˈnɒkəz
mockers
ˈmɒkəz
nutcrackers
ˈnʌtkrækəz
oddsmakers
ˈɒdzˌmeɪkəz
Shakers
ˈʃeɪkəz
sneakers
ˈsniːkəz
whiskers
ˈwɪskəz
Yonkers
ˈjɒŋkəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHECKERS

checkclerk
checked
checker
Checker cab
checkerberries
checkerberry
checkerbloom
checkerboard
checkerboard pattern
checkered
checking
checking account
checking deposit
checklaton
checkless
checklist
checkmate
checkoff
checkout
checkout counter

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHECKERS

camiknickers
cat´s whiskers
conkers
French knickers
immigrant workers
knackers
movers and shakers
power workers
side whiskers
starkers
the cat´s whiskers
the Shakers
train-workers
uckers
undercrackers
winkle-pickers

Synonyms and antonyms of checkers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «checkers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHECKERS

Find out the translation of checkers to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of checkers from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «checkers» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

跳棋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

damas
570 millions of speakers

English

checkers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चेकर्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لعبة الداما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шашки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

damas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চেকারস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jeu de dames
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dame
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チェッカー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

체커
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Checkers
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cờ đam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செக்கர்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चेकर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

warcaby
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шашки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dame
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πούλια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Checkers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pjäser
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brikker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of checkers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHECKERS»

The term «checkers» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHECKERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about checkers

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4 QUOTES WITH «CHECKERS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word checkers.
1
Home Run Baker
The farmer doesn't care for the pitchers' battle that resolves itself into a checkers game. The farmer loves the dramatic, and slugging is more dramatic than even the cleverest pitching.
2
Derek Jeter
I think there's something wrong with me - I like to win in everything I do, regardless of what it is. You want to race down the street, I want to beat you. If we're playing checkers, I want to win. You beat me, it's going to bother me. I just enjoy competition.
3
Sydney Schanberg
As I understand it, Lacey has dismissed all of the fact checkers.
4
Isabel Wilkerson
It was illegal for black people and white people to play checkers together in Birmingham. And there were even black and white Bibles to swear to tell the truth on in many parts of the South.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHECKERS»

Discover the use of checkers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to checkers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Checkers
Something is wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Riveting and compulsively readable, John Marsden's Checkers plunges us deep in the mind and world of a teenage girl whose life has spun completely out of control.
John Marsden, 1998
2
Win at Checkers
With the White checkers, the same Single Corner advance can be obtained by moving 22-18, 25-22, and 29-25. These Single Corner advances are the strongest opening attacks in checkers. Suppose my opponent moves his men forward in ...
Millard Hopper, 2012
3
Play Winning Checkers: Official Mensa Game Book
We hope this book enhances your play and your enjoyment of the simple elegance and astonishing moves involved with this universally popular, thought-provoking game. Think ahead!
Robert Pike, Peter Gordon, 2009
4
Checkers
In this riveting novel of organised crime and gangland turf war, Alex Wheatle, author of East of Acre Lane and Brixton Rock, and Mark Parham return to the setting of South London for a modern day tale of inner city gang war.
Alex Wheatle, Mark Parham, 2005
5
One Jump Ahead: Computer Perfection at Checkers
"The new edition of this extraordinary book depicts the creation of the world champion checkers computer program, Chinook.
Jonathan Schaeffer, 2008
6
One Jump Ahead: Challenging Human Supremacy in Checkers
As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to the rules of checkers and the basics of computer game programs, as well as to the key figures of the story. As a result, all those interested in computing and games will enjoy this book.
Jonathan Schaeffer, 1997
7
Checkers
The raceway dog, Big Boxer, growled and leaped at Checkers. The big, black, dog moved closer and closer. In an instant, Checkers no longer was the only dog in the story.
Roger Woodson, 2010
8
Checkers: The Fife Opening. a Companion to the "Bristol," ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Roland Edwin Bowen, 2011
9
Generating Hardware Assertion Checkers: For Hardware ...
This is the first book that presents an "under-the-hood" view of generating assertion checkers, and as such provides a unique and consistent perspective on employing assertions in major areas, such as: specification, verification, debugging ...
Marc Boulé, Zeljko Zilic, 2008
10
Checkers and Dot
Introduces Checkers and Dot, two friends with different pets, patterns, and shapes. On board pages.
J. Torres, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHECKERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term checkers is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hurricanes Sign Zach Boychuk To Two-Way Deal
The Checkers' all-time goals leader is returning to the organization, as the Hurricanes have signed forward Zach Boychuk to a one-year, ... «The Official Website of the Charlotte Checkers, Jul 15»
2
Rydel Lynch and Ellington Ratliff Play Checkers at a Cracker Barrel
Just when you think it's impossible for Rydellington to be any more adorable than they already are, Rydel Lynch goes and Instagrams this ... «M Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Pro hockey: Carolina names Massena's Morris to coach AHL's …
... to the pro coaching ranks for the upcoming season, this time as head coach of the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
4
International fact-checkers focus on fake photos
That was one of the most urgent topics addressed by a group of fact-checkers and other experts during the the second War, Art, Reporting ... «PolitiFact, Jul 15»
5
West End Checkers closes
The Checkers burger joint located at 2000 West End Avenue has closed. Neither the owner of the business nor the property owner could be ... «Nashville Post, Jul 15»
6
North Buffalo woman learned to love running and Checkers - and …
She put her fitness goals into the hands of Megan Nelson, Checkers Athletic Club coach of the Zero to 5K program. She didn't know what she ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
7
Hurricanes Hire Mark Morris as Checkers Coach
... Mark Morris to be the second head coach of the Checkers' AHL era. ... announced the Geordie Kinnear would remain with the Checkers as ... «The Official Website of the Charlotte Checkers, Jul 15»
8
Condoms, porkies and malfunctioning spell checkers: worst PR …
Working in PR can often be fun and rewarding, but there are times when things go wrong. Comically so. We asked our Twitter followers about ... «PR Week, Jul 15»
9
Hurricanes Hire Mark Morris As New Head Coach Of Charlotte …
... Hurricanes General Manager Ron Francis went for experience as he hired Mark Morris to be the new head coach of the Charlotte Checkers. «Canes Country, Jul 15»
10
NYPD: 2 Suspects Stole ATM From Checkers In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The hunt is on for two men who stole an ATM from a Checkers fast food restaurant in the Bronx. Police said ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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