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Meaning of "chequered flag" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHEQUERED FLAG

chequered flag play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHEQUERED FLAG

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chequered flag 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 CHEQUERED FLAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chequered flag

Racing flags

Racing flags are traditionally used in auto racing and similar motorsports to indicate track condition and to communicate important messages to drivers. Typically, the starter, sometimes the grand marshal of a race, waves the flags atop a flag stand near the start/finish line. Track marshals are also stationed at observation posts along the race track in order to communicate both local and course-wide conditions to drivers. Alternatively, some race tracks employ lights to supplement the primary flag at the start/finish line.

Definition of chequered flag in the English dictionary

The definition of chequered flag in the dictionary is the black-and-white checked flag traditionally shown to the winner and all finishers at the end of a motor race by a senior race official.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHEQUERED FLAG

cheque
cheque account
cheque card
cheque guarantee card
cheque stub
chequebook
chequebook journalism
chequer
chequerboard
chequered
chequers
chequerwise
chequerwork
chequing account
Cher
cheralite

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHEQUERED FLAG

beflag
black flag
corner flag
cornflag
flag
fly the flag
national flag
oflag
quarantine flag
rainbow flag
red flag
reflag
show the flag
signal flag
strike the flag
sweet flag
the flag
Union flag
white flag
yellow flag

Synonyms and antonyms of chequered flag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chequered flag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHEQUERED FLAG

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

Translator English - Chinese

方格旗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bandera a cuadros
570 millions of speakers

English

chequered flag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चेकर झंडा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العلم متقلب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

клетчатый флаг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bandeira quadriculada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চেক্ড পতাকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

drapeau à damier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bendera bergambar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zielflagge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チェッカーフラッグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

체크 무늬 깃발
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bendera cecek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cờ ca rô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலாவதியான கொடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चेकर्ड फ्लॅग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Damalı bayrağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bandiera a scacchi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mety
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

картатий прапор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

steag în carouri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καρό σημαία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geruite vlag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rutig flagga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rutete flagget
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chequered flag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEQUERED FLAG»

The term «chequered flag» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.336 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEQUERED FLAG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chequered flag» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chequered flag» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHEQUERED FLAG»

Discover the use of chequered flag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chequered flag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Chequered Life: Graham Warner and The Chequered Flag
This is the first and only account of the Chequered Flag race team and its charismatic founder, Graham Warner.
Richard Heseltine, 2013
2
Taking the Chequered Flag
It's all about boys and bikes, and the high energy thrill of motocross racing Emilio De Luglio (E.D.) is the youngest of three brothers, all of them motocross enthusiasts.
Pam Harvey, Michael Panckridge, 2010
3
Tony Southgate from Drawing Board to Chequered Flag: The ...
The author's 38-year career as a racecar designer brought him into contact with many of the most colorful personalities in the sport.
Tony Southgate, 2010
4
The Chequered Flag: The Complete History of Motor Racing
Fully updated, this book provides a comprehensive history of international motor racing with extensive colour illustrations.
Ivan Rendall, 2008
5
Formula One Racing For Dummies
... were still as overpowering as they were the day he claimed his firstwin atthe1992 Belgian Grand Prix. He says that when he drove past the chequered flag in Magny-Cours he was overwhelmed with emotion, and tears ran down his cheeks.
Jonathan Noble, Mark Hughes, 2004
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The Chequered Past: Sports Car Racing and Rallying in ...
10 Assael, Wide Open, 11–12; Huff, Insider's Guide to Stock Car Racing, 54–7, 71; Tremayne and Hughes, Concise Encyclopedia of Formula One, 245; Rendall, Chequered Flag, 326–7, 352–3; Grange, 'Refuelling F1,' EnRoute, 2000, 46–8.
David Anderson Charters, 2007
7
It Was Never My Ambition To Become A Hooker
In this honest and sometimes brutal account of his life, Neil Clark reveals his personal turmoil and rough journey to the top flight of English rugby.
Neil Clark, 2012
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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
chequered. flag. take the chequered flag finish first in a race. In motor racing a chequered flag is used to signify that the winner has passed the finishing post. cherry. a bite at the cherry an attempt or chance to do something. This phrase is often ...
Judith Siefring, 2004
9
Grand Prix Circuits: A Guided Tour of the Formula One ...
A must for any Formula 1 fan seeking an insider's view, Grand Prix Circuits provides 20 fascinating profiles of the major international F1 circuits, including Monaco, Nurburgring, Imola, Francorchamps, and Silverstone.
Alan Henry, 1998
10
Sailing Directions for the Bay of Biscay, etc
The chief pilot considers that the state of the sea will permit only large vessels to enter. In this case, the chequered flag will be hoisted at the flagstafi' on the beach ; large vessels only will approach the bar, and the same flag hoisted at the tower  ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHEQUERED FLAG»

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Say what? The best of race radio in Great Britain
... the same mistake as Rosberg - and it proves costly as his pursuit of Valtteri Bottas is ended in agonising fashion by the chequered flag. «Formula 1, Jul 15»
2
Rea & Cluzel have eyes on Pirelli Best Lap Prize
... to a potential World Championship crown although, as we have seen in the past, it's never over until the final chequered flag of the season. «SBK, Jul 15»
3
It's Too Early to Get Too Excited About the F1 Strategy Group's …
Each team wants to dominate every race, not have four cars separated by half a second at the chequered flag. You don't have to look further ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
4
Jenson Button will most likely retire without a win at his home Grand …
The waving of the chequered flag remains one of the great set pieces in all of sport. Hamilton's win takes him within one of Nigel Mansell and ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
5
Record breaking KM Dragon Boat Race at Mote Park, Maidstone …
Robert Gurr of Kent Reliance, Chatham, and rugby champ Rachael Burford, Medway waved the chequered flag at the record breaking KM ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
6
Nick Anderson recovers from torrid practice in Pirelli National …
And repay the team he did as he secured 11th place at the chequered flag – his best finish of the season and one that will instil confidence for ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
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Sean Walkinshaw earns hard-fought point on frustrating day in …
... looked possible but on lap 34 Sean was able to move ahead into the top 12 where he remained to the chequered flag at the 60 minute mark. «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
8
Nissan Micra XShift First Drive Review
The Micra x-Shift also gets an exhaust tip and chequered flag accent piece on the doorsills. The X-Shift though does not get alloy wheels and ... «Zigwheels.com, Jul 15»
9
Sport picture of the day: flying Nascar
Austin Dillon, driver of the No3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, flies through the air before smashing into the barriers following the chequered flag ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Button remains optimistic
After the highs of Monaco where he scored the team's first points of the campaign with a P8 finish, Button has failed to see the chequered flag in ... «Planet F1, Jul 15»

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