Meaning

• A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

• An inspection or examination.

  "I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."

• A control; a limit or stop.

  "The castle moat should hold the enemy in check."

• A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.

  "Place a check by the things you have done."

• An 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."

• A bill, particularly in a restaurant.

  "I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave."

• A 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."

• A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.

• A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.

• A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.

  "a check given for baggage"

• The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.

• A small chink or crack.