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1.nounA situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
2.nounAn inspection or examination."I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."
3.nounA control; a limit or stop."The castle moat should hold the enemy in check."
4.nounA mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator."Place a check by the things you have done."
5.nounAn order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity."I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount."
6.nounA bill, particularly in a restaurant."I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave."
7.nounA maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play."The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck."
8.nounA token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
9.nounA lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
10.nounA mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified."a check given for baggage"
11.nounThe forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
12.nounA small chink or crack.