Synonyms for checkers

Noun

1. checkers, draughts, board game
usage: a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

Noun

1. checkers, draughts, board game
usage: an attendant who checks coats or baggage
2. checker, attendant, attender, tender
usage: one who checks the correctness of something
3. checker, examiner, inspector
usage: one of the flat round pieces used in playing checkers

Verb

1. check, checker, chequer, draw
usage: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
2. checker, chequer, vary, variegate, motley
usage: variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
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