Checkerboard: meaning, definitions and examples

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checkerboard

 

[ ˈʧɛkərˌbɔrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

board game

A checkerboard is a square board divided into equal squares of contrasting colors, typically black and white or red and black. It is most commonly used for playing the game of checkers, also known as draughts. The board consists of 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid. Players move their pieces diagonally across the board with the objective of capturing all of the opponent's pieces. The checkerboard pattern has also been used in various other games and is often seen in art and design.

Synonyms

chessboard, draughtboard.

Examples of usage

  • The kids set up the checkerboard to play a game.
  • He painted the floor with a checkerboard pattern.
  • In checkers, you must move your pieces across the checkerboard.

Translations

Translations of the word "checkerboard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tabuleiro de xadrez

🇮🇳 चेकर्ड बोर्ड

🇩🇪 Schachbrett

🇮🇩 papan catur

🇺🇦 шахова дошка

🇵🇱 szachownica

🇯🇵 チェッカーボード

🇫🇷 échiquier

🇪🇸 tablero de ajedrez

🇹🇷 satranç tahtası

🇰🇷 체커보드

🇸🇦 لوحة الشطرنج

🇨🇿 šachovnice

🇸🇰 šachovnica

🇨🇳 棋盘

🇸🇮 šahovnica

🇮🇸 skáktafla

🇰🇿 шахмат тақтасы

🇬🇪 შახტის დაფა

🇦🇿 şah taxtası

🇲🇽 tablero de ajedrez

Etymology

The term 'checkerboard' derives from the game of checkers, which itself has been played in various forms for thousands of years. The game's origins can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, and it evolved through many cultures, including the Romans and later in medieval Europe. The checkerboard pattern, with its alternating colors, became standardized in the 19th century in Europe and North America. The design allows players to easily visualize the alternating squares, facilitating strategic movement of pieces. The word 'checker' in this context comes from 'chequer,' which has roots in the Old French word 'eschequier,' meaning 'to check' or keep score, reflecting the game's competitive nature.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,138, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.