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the act of inspecting or verifying

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(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

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obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

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a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

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a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

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something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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an appraisal of the state of affairs

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additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

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the bill in a restaurant

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a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

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a written order directing a bank to pay money

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the state of inactivity following an interruption

Verb

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

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make cracks or chinks in

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arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

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slow the growth or development of

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examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

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put a check mark on or near or next to

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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

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verify by consulting a source or authority

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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

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write out a check on a bank account

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place into check

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hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

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decline to initiate betting

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mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

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stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

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stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

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abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

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hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

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consign for shipment on a vehicle

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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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make an examination or investigation

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develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

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block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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be verified or confirmed; pass inspection