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checkering


Meanings
  • noun

    A decorative pattern of interlocking squares or other shapes.

  • verb

    The act of marking or covering a surface with a checkered pattern.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with checkering
herring , mering , perking , bering
Variants
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checker , checkered , checkering , checkers
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old French word 'eschequer', meaning 'square table', due to its association with the checkered boards used for playing games.


Trivia
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  1. Checkered patterns were used in ancient Rome for decorating public buildings and for marking the boundaries of fields.

  2. Checkered patterns are often used in logos and branding to convey a sense of tradition and reliability.

  3. The checkered flag is a symbol of victory in motorsports, signaling the end of the race.


Related Concepts
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  1. checkerboard: A flat surface covered with a regular checkered pattern.

  2. checkers: A strategy game played on a checkered board.


Culture
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Checkering has been used extensively in various aspects of human culture, such as in fashion, architecture, and games. For instance, in fashion, checkered patterns are often used for clothing and accessories. In architecture, checkered floors and walls can be found in many buildings. In games, checkered boards are used for playing games like checkers and draughts.

How to Memorize "checkering"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a square board with alternating black and white squares to remember the checkering pattern.

  2. associate

    - Associate the checkering pattern with the checkerboard game or with the zebra's stripes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Have Eleven Knees, Really Stretch Your Knees Every Evening' to remember the checkering pattern, where the first letter of each word corresponds to the letters in the word 'checkering'.


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