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Meaning of "chequers" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHEQUERS

chequers  [ˈtʃɛkəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHEQUERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chequers 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 CHEQUERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chequers

Chequers

Chequers, or Chequers Court, is the country house retreat of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The residence is located near Ellesborough, to the south of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Coombe Hill, once part of the estate, can be seen just behind. It has been the private retreat of the Prime Minister since 1921.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHEQUERS


acres
ˈeɪkəz
Americas
əˈmɛrɪkəz
anchors
ˈæŋkəz
baker´s
ˈbeɪkəz
blinkers
ˈblɪŋkəz
bonkers
ˈbɒŋkəz
checkers
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 CHEQUERS

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHEQUERS

Angers
Borders
butters
Chinese chequers
covers
divers
letters
Masters
matters
numbers
orders
others
papers
partners
primers
publishers
Rogers
Sellers
vers
waters

Synonyms and antonyms of chequers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chequers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHEQUERS

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

Translator English - Chinese

跳棋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

damas
570 millions of speakers

English

chequers
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 chequers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEQUERS»

The term «chequers» is regularly used and occupies the 97.604 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEQUERS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chequers» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chequers» 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 chequers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHEQUERS»

Discover the use of chequers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chequers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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the post office directory of cambridge, norfolk and suffolk
Norwich Chequers, John Parker Adkin, South Creake, Fakenham Chequers, William Allen, Thornhani, Lynn Chequers, Jenison Atthow, Greasenhall, East Dereham Chequers, William Bear, Bressingham, Diss Chequers, James Belward , ...
E. R. KELLY, 1875
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The Post Office Directory Of The Counties of Cambridge, ...
Gressenball, Dereham Chequers, Mrs. Lydia Belward, Hardley, Norwich Chequers, Henry Betts, Shouldliam, Downham Market Chequers, Henry Bolton, Bressingham, Diss Chequers, Robert Bullen, Snham Toney, Thetford Chequers, Edward ...
E. R. KELLY, 1879
3
The Post Office Directory of Norfolk & Suffolk
Gissing, Diss Chequers, G. Stebbing, Watton, Thetford Chequers, R. Tve, Gressenhall, East Dereham Chequers, R. Ward^West Winch, Lynn Chequers, Mrs. M. Wilson, Greshara, Norwich Cherry Tree, R. Bonett, Harleston Cherry Tree , J. N. ...
E.R. Kelly, 1865
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Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication
Table 82. Pair 1. d"OwlJl-C 2); hatched 5/4/00, with a frili. 9 Rock (UK 1); pale gray; small, no frili. 9 A 1. 10/15/00 disappeared 3/3/01 color owl-like; no frili. cfA 2. 10/17/00 color dark rock ; no chequers. 9 B 1. 11/26 dead 3/24/02 (16 mo.) ...
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LIFE
After. the. long. sleep,. there. emerges. the. unique. heart. whisky. of. Chequers. Scotch. SECURE in its casks in the warehouse, our make waits out the quiet years, whilst it slowly perfects itself into a spirit of a singular mellow softness. Then ...
6
Abstract Design and How to Create It
Pattern formed of crossing bands with variant showing further interest imparted by chequers. No. 269. Pattern formed of interlacing bands with variations in effect . No. 270. Chequer pattern. N 0. 271. Pattern based on chequers separated by ...
Amor Fenn, 2012
7
LIFE
The heart whisky of Chequers Since 1821 we have gone our own way here. It is this make which forms the unique heart whisky of our Chequers Scotch. A spirit of a singular mellow softness, Chequers is now being despatched to America in ...
8
When the Wall Came Down: Reactions to German Unification
The. Chequers. Affair. by. Timothy. Carton. Ash. Timothy Carton Ash is the author of The Polish Revolution: Solidarity 1980-1982 (1983), The Uses of Adversity ( 1989), and The Magic Lantern (1990). He is currently a fellow of St. Antony's ...
Harold James, Marla Stone, 2014
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Chequers
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Coordinates: 51 44 36 N 0 46 56 W / 51.743284 N 0.782167 W / 51.743284; -0.782167
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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the post office directory of northamptonshire, ...
Chequers, J. I. Ody, Burcott, Dorchester, Wallingford Chequers, Mrs. H. Pratt, Brize Norton, Faringdon Chequers, D. Ring, Wheatley, Oxford Chequers, R. Roberts, Stanton St. John, Oxford Chequers, C. Stevens, High street, St. Thomas', Oxford ...
e. r. kelly, 1869

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHEQUERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chequers is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Food Review: Summer captured on a plate at award-winning …
Foodies have been flocking to The Chequers this summer to enjoy a new menu created by award-winning head chef Ray Brenner. Ray, who ... «gethampshire.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Despicable Me superfans have Minion themed wedding featuring …
... Minion masks, while a mascot greeted the bride and groom as they arrived at their venue, the Chequers Hotel, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria. «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
3
Morse Codes Ipswich Victory
... Dylan Hollis finished fifth - his highest KF3 finish, whilst Championship leader Oscar Piastri managed just 10th at the drop of the chequers. «PaddockTalk, Jul 15»
4
Itinerary for Royal visit to Gwent is announced
... 1907 until his death in 1933, and worked on a variety of notable gardens including those at Chequers, Mathern Palace and Wyndcliffe Court. «South Wales Argus, Jul 15»
5
The head of Ofsted wants to fine 'feckless' parents. Is he in the wrong …
Someone at the Spectator then wrote : what was needed was for a group of Tory educationalists to go down to Chequers for a weekend and ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Development at The Mall Chequers, in King Street, Maidstone, has …
Developer Stanton will work at The Mall Chequers, in King Street, for a year, installing new lighting and flooring, heightening shop fronts and ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
7
What's Next After Lego Jurassic World? 7 Movies That NEED the …
I could just imagine Lego Casino Royale having Bond play battle ships and chequers against Le Chiffre to save the world, and the story could ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
8
AUNT SALLY: Struggling Chequers A shock leaders Crown Chalgrove
CHEQUERS A moved off the bottom of the table with a shock 2-1 win over leaders Crown Chalgrove in Section 3 of the Greene King Oxford & District League, ... «Oxford Mail, Jun 15»
9
Police probe serious Welwyn Garden City cycling accident
... ambulance to the Royal London Hospital with serious head and leg injuries after a collision with a car at about 6pm on the A1000 Chequers, ... «Times 24, Jun 15»
10
Margaret Thatcher's personal papers saved for nation after family …
... executive Sir Peter Bazalgette, who was knighted by David Cameron in 2012 and has been a guest of the Prime Minister at Chequers. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Chequers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chequers>. Apr 2024 ».
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